While the nation is poised to become the second most powerful economyin less than four decades, the Nithari Killings and the publicbacklash at Ghaziabad yesterday have left an impression that perhapsthe nation could become the most barbaric state by the time it emergesas an economic superpower. The saddest part of the entire episode wasnot at the place of incidence. It was at the virtual sound board ofIndia's emotions- The Media. Almost all channels went for a quick pollon whether the viewers felt the attack to be right or wrong. Thelandslide victory was in favour of the disgraceful act of beating theaccused. Media trial has been a hallmark of the past couple of yearsand this one is the latest example of people passing judgement on whathas been shown by the media and not on the facts of the case. On theeve of the Republic day the entire nation was craving for "blood forblood" civilisation in a state which had won its independence throughthe exemplary, unprecedented and unparalelled non-violence.