September ends..

As one of my two regular followers pointed out recently, I haven't updated this blog for over a month now. Because I have been pre-occupied. A lot has happened in Septemeber 2012. My first tax audit and first real relationship for instance. But those are topics I am not keen to blog about. So instead, I shall share something I wrote to please an upcoming youth-centric website (and it got rejected).


Quote: Vox populi, vox Dei

Origin: Greek, 14th century

Translation: “The voice of the people is the voice of God”

Interpretation: Statistically, India is the largest democracy. Sure, secular, multi-cultural and multi-lingual are all very impressive attributes. But the question is, are we really free? If we were a free country, doodlers making wolves instead of lions wouldn’t be arrested on charges of sedition. Tolerance is a virtue secular India must learn. Another disturbing question is, why must the people resort to dramatic strikes and protests to make themselves heard? The esteemed “kursi” is of the people, for the people and by the people, remember?

PS: I also have a strong reverse opinion on the same Greek quote. But let’s keep that for a better (or worse) day.

Further upsetting quotes:

• “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” - George Orwell, Animal Farm (which, FYI, is a hilariously depressing book).
• “Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.” - Abraham Lincoln

Lunch-time at office.

Forever hungry,

Wannabe Wayfarer.