Friday, February 13, 2009

The Politics of Love

Love.

One word that makes the world go round. One word that launched a thousand ships ages ago, and one that's launched an interesting campaign today (ref: http://thepinkchaddicampaign.blogspot.com/). While the fuss about Valentine's day grows louder each year, my belief in the irrelevance of this whole controversy only grows stronger. Its high time the defenders of 'Indian Culture' were made aware of our history with the four lettered word that started it all. From our scriptures to our art, history,society,festivals, rituals..everywhere we see a celebration of love in all its forms, colors and hues. Just because the so-called 'western society' has marked a day for it, doesn't make it evil. When will we see the light? When will we realize that the world is one? Its the same emotion! How does it matter if its expression is different?!

Mr.Politician..wake up..focus on something more important. Start with feeding the hungry, providing employment to the unemployed, ensure higher enrollment in schools..focus on those issues which will build our nation. That is why we elected you in the first place!

And now, if you will allow me, I have plans to make for tomorrow!

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