Red represents the realization that freedom is not complete by establishment of a separate state of Tamil Eelam. We should abolish distinctions of caste and class. Egalitarianism should become our spiritual principle. Gender equality should permeate Tamil society. The revolutionary changes necessary to spread social justice represented by these principles are reflected by this color. It also represents the blood of the 50,000 plus cadres that sacrificed their lives for independence.

Black reminds that march towards freedom is wrought with dangers, death and destruction. That it’s filled with pain and misery. Black signifies determination and resoluteness vital to withstand the adversities and build the new nation of Tamil Eelam. To provide security and to defend the borders.

White demands purity, honesty and selflessness from the leaders and citizens of Tamil Eelam.

The Tiger is from the Tamil Kings flag that ruled Tamil Kingdoms more than1500 years ago. Its a leaping tiger. That is what the protester got confused with.

The guns represent the weapons used in modern warfare. (The Sri Lankan governments flag has a roaring lion holding a sword. Back in the day the sword was the weapon in war.)

The yellow bullets represent the number of years the war will take and it ended correctly with the number of bullets.

This is our flag and its meaning. It means a lot to us.

The Tamil Tigers are the only organization that is labeled as a Terrorist org. that has its own bank,law college, police station, courts, medical college,hospitals,schools,orphanages.
National bird, flower,tree,animal and anthem.

As a Canadian national, I worked and lived in the Tigers de facto capital as cardiac surgeon for 3 years before I left for Canada for Chemotherapy treatment. The professionalism and standards are remarkable.

There has been a radio interview done by Australian station with a Australian doctor who worked with the students from a medical college in Tamil Eelam. Listening to the audio clip available on the internet. You can understand the standard of this organization.

The Tamil Tigers were never labeled as a terrorist org before 9/11, they were always labeled as a separatist movement. Only after 9/11 everything changed. The allegations against the LTTE maybe true but what about the government for waging a war against the people against UN standards and Geneva convention. The use of banned cluster bombs. The bombing of marked hospitals and schools. The hospital were I worked has been bombed in last stages of the war, many of close friends have died. Till date no one was dealt with before the court of law on the government side. But the government has taken law on its hand and killed the LTTE leadership and members waving the white flag.

Do you suppose this influx of activity in Vancouver was intended to coinside the liberal convention taking place this coming weekend?

I’d appreciate an update later in the week to see if these protesters make their way into the convention as delegates.