Dr SN Das has made a significant point in his letter Use English to fight terror, build unity .

But the bottom line is that if one is really patriotic and has full confidence in our nation's education policies, then one would certainly place his or her children in an international school in Kuala Lumpur.

Our deputy prime minister, Najib Tun Razak, who leads by example has already done so.

Lest a parent should be beset with doubts on this matter, let him be reminded that Najib's previous portfolio was education.