Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Garrulous Farts

I am concerned and remain perplexed.

Not because of the daily street terrorism that women are subjected to. But with the attitude of regular, garrulous people who have an opinion about everything that is happening in our society and have few clear-cut tips about how our society should behave and the country run.

Free gyaan – loud and clear over stale idlis and sambhar at the cafeteria. 

Today, I decided to test the attitude of these righteous people who diligently visit places of worship and offers high-sounding gyaan to anybody and everybody who cares to listen. At lunch, I shared the news about my campaign to remove the alcohol outlet that has cropped up near my apartment. I IMed this link, http://www.change.org/en-IN/petitions/superintendent-of-police-bangalore-rural-start-proactive-policing-on-sh-35-near-confident-antlia to few people and told them to sign if they want to without any compulsion. 

(Refer to http://newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/article1359055.ece)

It was hilarious. Most of them ignored. (I expected that.) One lied. And one tried justifying the reason for not signing. 

I am concerned because these are the same people who cluck when they hear about gender terrorism, never missed TV programme like Satyameva Jayate, and indulge in social discourse. But freeze in fear of authority and change. 

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

From Ambika:
Hi Moumitz,
This is so true for most of us. In fact, when it comes to taking action we all back down. Very few brave hearts are out there who are ready to risk their carefully constructed image and name in a worthwhile cause or a cause which is not being reported by big media. Its so much easier to talk over a cup of coffee and plate of idli than go out and talk to the Corporate babus about the silly little alcohol shop in an area where there are no celebrities living. Maybe that should be your next course of action - invite a celebrity to join your cause - in the wake of the recent Delhi rape case - maybe there is one who has a conscience and will support you in your fight - then see how the rest will follow suit.