However, the attack on the club is not only an act of terror but also an act of hatred. Y. Chaanakya, HyderabadThis is not the first time that such shootings have taken place in the U.S. Of course the scale of the attack this time is gruesome. If there is a definite link to terror then world leaders need to act swiftly. The shooting in Orlando, Florida is indeed an ‘act of terror’ because it instils fear, uncertainty and anxiety among people in general (“Worst mass shooting in U.S. leaves 50 dead in gay club”, June 13). Medha Anand, KanpurThe two facets on the tragedy are that of terror and of social views toward the LGBT community.

Source: The Hindu June 13, 2016 19:07 UTC