Power of a phone call

My Dear Satellite,

I thought of writing to you when I heard that you said that you need only one telephone call to cancel all what the Green man is doing with the Norwegians and Tigers and to declare war-again.

I know, Satellite that you are not in the best of moods these days after missing a visit Down Under to meet the Queen and what with Seeni Bola joining the Cabinet and all. But then, Satellite, that mustn't be too upsetting, so why say things that poor Bala has to deny a day later?

After all, Satellite, we all remember how you said during the last election that your supporters could kill if they were being threatened- and what a bloodbath it turned out to be which is why your uncle is being detained by the police even though you are its Commander-in-Chief!

But really, Satellite, saying that you can declare war or peace with one telephone call, despite the best efforts of the Green man is baffling. After all, how many telephone calls did you make to prevent your uncle from being detained? And how many telephone calls did you make to prevent the swearing-in of Seeni Bola as the Samurdhi minister?

And what about all those promises you made when you were the real boss about going that extra mile for peace? And, didn't you and our fashion designer friend try to convince the whole country that peace and not war was the best thing for all of us by the 'Sudu Nelum' campaign? Of course, we can understand how you feel when the Green Man jumps in from almost nowhere and takes the credit for everything simply by removing a few road blocks and then signing a letter. But then, should you put the whole country at war, just to teach him a lesson?

I think, Satellite, you should put your own house in order first. After all, yet another election is around the corner and you could try to salvage some pride there. But then, we hear that you would rather have the blues lose because then you can say that so-and-so is not a good leader and get Mallo to the hot seat. Believe me, satellite, that would ensure the blues stay where they are for another six years-at least!

Anyway, have you ever thought of working with the Green Man rather than against him? I know you have said that you knew him from his jungee days and that you don't believe he deserves what he has got but though that is your opinion, the country seems to think otherwise right now.

Of course, we understand your plight in having to sit at the same table with the people who you believe betrayed you, but then you have made bigger sacrifices to stay where you are, haven't you? Think about it, Satellite and I'm sure if you decide to work with the green man, the people will appreciate you more. And remember, before making another telephone call, the old Sinhala saying about why the fish dies.

Yours truly,

Punchi Putha.

PS- Your uncle and his boys all seem to be falling ill, no sooner than they are arrested. And I suppose the doctors call it 'cardiac arrest'- chest pain that you get when you are arrested!