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| Apr 11, 2007 6:21 pm |
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re: re: re: NRN>Foreigners< National anthem!!! |
Manoj Sethu
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Usha
We are talking of respecting or dis-respecting our national Symbols / Anthem.
Not singing is definitely not dis-respect. Dis-respect is when one intentionally does things to show dislike; eg sitting, joking, fidgeting, or latest trend of using the mobile, etc....
Nope, the govt nor the constitution nor the law does not state that one MUST sing the National Anthem. One can keep silent, but STAND. That would be respect in itself.
Who are we to moral police this issue? Do we follow all the law of the land? All those `patriots' in white clothing who are crying wolf, how many can vouch of adhering to the law of the land everytime?
Lets start with all those who are complaining first! Maybe the Parliament would be the right beginning. I can already see some of 'em scrambling for their kids texts for the Anthem.
We have seen one of our ex-PMs standing still, not even a lip service while it was being played during the inauguration of the Bangalore IT.com (or IT.IN as known now). In fact we made a joke of that chap who didnt even know the National Anthem or had the audacity of not singing. So where do we begin the blame game? Where did the media go then? Why didn't they highlight this issue then?
Let's not award NRN, but atleast not make a mess of his life over some media hype. He was misquoted or not, don't you guys even give a chance to the person who has apologised in public? Have we become so thick skinned? We cry over killer dogs on the street killing innocent kids, but we create a bomb over this issue. This is quite astonishing that people who think and rave that they are Ghandians known for forgiveness and peace, are behaving like extremists.
The media tends to play hype just to sell it's news slot or space. And we fall like nine pins and go gaga over it! Definitely needs some thought about our own attitude, before we point fingers at others.Private Reply to Manoj Sethu (new win) |
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