10-19-2011, 09:39 PM
[quote name='Viren' date='19 October 2011 - 04:55 PM' timestamp='1319039222' post='113391']
I'm all for this freedom on speech thing, but people have to accept the fact that this freedom comes with a responsibility. Using the proverbial example, one can't just get up in a crowded theatre and shout 'fire' without consequences. Why can't people stick to the topic or subject matter they are good at. Does this clown Bhushan have any ideas on the preconditions of the plebiscite or basic grasp of geo-political affairs?
It's easy to say 'oh, it's my personal opinion'. Why not tomorrow try dispense some financial or legal or medical advise via media with a caveat "it's personal opinion onlee yaar"?
Personal opinions should be kept personal. What you do in privacy of bedroom or pray in prayer room or eat in kitchen is your business - if you try to air it in public, be ready to take the heat.
Some sundry entities have new found 15 minutes in limelight and will resort to anything to hold on to it.
Wouldn't be surprised if this whole thing is a diversion to get focus away from politicians.
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I do agree with you on that Viren. Freedom of speech does come with responsibility. It appears Prashant Bhushan was plain stupid and did not realize how serious his remarks were. Anyway, he appears to have been paid a huge price for his reckless comment not only by hoodlums in his own chamber but by the whole nation labeling him a traitor.
I'm all for this freedom on speech thing, but people have to accept the fact that this freedom comes with a responsibility. Using the proverbial example, one can't just get up in a crowded theatre and shout 'fire' without consequences. Why can't people stick to the topic or subject matter they are good at. Does this clown Bhushan have any ideas on the preconditions of the plebiscite or basic grasp of geo-political affairs?
It's easy to say 'oh, it's my personal opinion'. Why not tomorrow try dispense some financial or legal or medical advise via media with a caveat "it's personal opinion onlee yaar"?
Personal opinions should be kept personal. What you do in privacy of bedroom or pray in prayer room or eat in kitchen is your business - if you try to air it in public, be ready to take the heat.
Some sundry entities have new found 15 minutes in limelight and will resort to anything to hold on to it.
Wouldn't be surprised if this whole thing is a diversion to get focus away from politicians.
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I do agree with you on that Viren. Freedom of speech does come with responsibility. It appears Prashant Bhushan was plain stupid and did not realize how serious his remarks were. Anyway, he appears to have been paid a huge price for his reckless comment not only by hoodlums in his own chamber but by the whole nation labeling him a traitor.