It is difficult to express one's views without someone feeling that they have been hurt. In the last six years of blogging this is the first instance of being asked to remove something because it hurt their feelings. I have now vowed to write generally and be very careful in pointing to anyone or anything. What I also acknowledge is the fact that we never stop learning. We do make mistakes and constantly learn from that. Hopefully this will be the first and last mistake.It doesn't mean that I will stop writing.
The other day I came across this piece in the newspaper that spoke about the culture of 'getting offended' easily. Political cartoons lampooned politician and everyone including that politician had a good laugh. Today, you are constantly reminded to be careful in the interest of society- you can neither poke fun at politicians nor at symbols of nation. Everything is becoming sacred- beyond reproach.
Long back in a debate on NDTV Big Fight, journalist Tavleen Singh made an argument for free speech, without any restrictions. The constitution guarantees us freedom of speech and expression but within boundaries- the society has to decide if we want that to be broadened or narrowed. In the interest of democracy and freedom, we should decide to narrow the restrictions and allow for open debate and discussion.
The other day I came across this piece in the newspaper that spoke about the culture of 'getting offended' easily. Political cartoons lampooned politician and everyone including that politician had a good laugh. Today, you are constantly reminded to be careful in the interest of society- you can neither poke fun at politicians nor at symbols of nation. Everything is becoming sacred- beyond reproach.
Long back in a debate on NDTV Big Fight, journalist Tavleen Singh made an argument for free speech, without any restrictions. The constitution guarantees us freedom of speech and expression but within boundaries- the society has to decide if we want that to be broadened or narrowed. In the interest of democracy and freedom, we should decide to narrow the restrictions and allow for open debate and discussion.
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