Are we really living with half-truths?

This is regarding the article "Living with half-truths" published in this daily on September 9. Although the author has rightly pointed out that the mayors are unable to deliver on many things because of systemic problems and their limited jurisdiction, I am not sure what the mayors are doing where they do have jurisdiction. We need to stop talking about what they can't do and hold them accountable to tasks they should have delivered on by now. We are honestly sick and tired of justification of inaction and we want things to get done!

Furthermore, the author takes issue with the media continuously bringing up Rana Plaza which, according to her, takes away from the "moral fabric" of the industry. I'm sure the writer is aware that the international media too provides the example of Rana Plaza again and again when discussing industrial accidents, of which Rana Plaza is probably the worst in human history. And those affected by it are still suffering to this day. So please spare us your "concerns" about the media bringing up Rana Plaza, as if that's somehow worse than the life-long suffering inflicted on the families of the deceased and injured workers. 

Rehana Ahmed
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