I have come across two issues in the recent news.
1. Facebook director Anderson commented against Indian sentiment, later Facebook spokesperson apologized.
2. Mathrubhumi a leading news paper in Kerala issued an article in certain parts of Kerala, which included unpleasant write ups about Prophet Mohammed. later news paper issued an apology on their front page of all issues.
For the first one issue, few news came over but no one stopped using Facebook. Not even Indians. yes, I haven't stopped using Facebook.
For the second one issue, there were a lot of protest and a group of people discontinue Mathribhumi subscription.
Why is that difference?
When someone spoke about our country, there was tolerance to accept their apology.
But when someone spoke about the religion, there were no tolerance to accept any apology.
We always had unity in our diversity. But it is the time we have to sit and see do we really care about our country? are we in the right direction ? are our government bothered? is their anyone politician/ citizen in this country have a patriotic sentiments? Are they just looking for the votes to earn money ? anyone is looking for a vote to serve the country? Everyone want to protect their interest?
No, I didn't mean that serving country is only politicians work. All of us has to serve the country. But the reaction on both of the above issue is a clear indication that we are giving importance to some other things over the country.
1. Facebook director Anderson commented against Indian sentiment, later Facebook spokesperson apologized.
2. Mathrubhumi a leading news paper in Kerala issued an article in certain parts of Kerala, which included unpleasant write ups about Prophet Mohammed. later news paper issued an apology on their front page of all issues.
For the first one issue, few news came over but no one stopped using Facebook. Not even Indians. yes, I haven't stopped using Facebook.
For the second one issue, there were a lot of protest and a group of people discontinue Mathribhumi subscription.
Why is that difference?
When someone spoke about our country, there was tolerance to accept their apology.
But when someone spoke about the religion, there were no tolerance to accept any apology.
We always had unity in our diversity. But it is the time we have to sit and see do we really care about our country? are we in the right direction ? are our government bothered? is their anyone politician/ citizen in this country have a patriotic sentiments? Are they just looking for the votes to earn money ? anyone is looking for a vote to serve the country? Everyone want to protect their interest?
No, I didn't mean that serving country is only politicians work. All of us has to serve the country. But the reaction on both of the above issue is a clear indication that we are giving importance to some other things over the country.
For which you give importance and what you have done?
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