Why do we need VIP status?

Recently continental air lines frisked former president Mr Kalam. And a lot of fuss from media and central government about the same is going on.

What is the big deal about it? Should not India and press respect each nation's right to secure herself? We can say some rule is wrong or abide by the rule. Why do we need to say, the rule is ok, but it does not apply to VVIPs? Will the press and government react in the same way had it been done to a common man? I hope they wont.

Some people say Mr Kalam is our national pride. I am hundred percent agree with them. But don't agree with them when they claim national pride should get concession and need a different rule.

How do we ensure our pride? By treating US citizens in the same way. Whether it is Bill Clinton or George Bush, they need to be frisked at the airport. And no VVIP treatment to them.their bag needs to go through normal customs et al. We can say we go by rules, in stead of asking them to relax their rules for our VVIP.

Let us look at a hypothetical situation. US relaxed rules for Indian VVIPs. An Indian VVIP took arms by her wish or compulsion by terrorists and same is used for another 9/11 like situation. Who is going to gain from it? Only the terrorists. We have an incredible record of mishandling terrorists and buckling under the pressure. Why will any other country want to be affected because of our weakness?

Is congress talking about Aam Aadmi? Dal has touched Rs 100 per kg. In stead of putting a master plan to arrest the price rise, the government is putting too much on a non issue.