Can Democracy be an objective ?by ashwani arora on Dec 19, 2007 07:05 PM | Hide replies
Democracy is just
a system of governance.And it has worked,wheresoevr adopted meaningfully.Same is true for dictatorship or autocracy.Wheresoever balanced is achieved,life line is longer.And that is probably an answerto all threats posed by dictatorial trends all around.
Democratic practices in India have had tremendous impact on Pakistan.Though the command remains with dictators but they too have started posing as democrats.Same is true in India too.But -interesting enough-people of India have tasted value of
democracy.Some must have been disappointed,but it seems,literacy and orientation at various levels will drive all to participate.Transperancy will be a key element in times to come.A sincere effort by Legislative bodies,an active Media with mass support will mature Indian democracy.Most communities,minorities,caste based or religion based have started gauging unfair practices of democracy.In times to come-Key Result Areas will be Performance,Welfare,Security,Law and Order and contribution for setting up democratic values.
Of course -all this will happen with evolution of responsibility at Unit Level,individual level.
Hats off to Dr.Diamond for his analysis and Sri Sri for his comments
by sri sri on Dec 19, 2007 05:20 PM
Boss!I m more in agreement with Ur earlier post - a decent paying job and decent comforts till I die in this ''avthar'' is the least I can aspire for;Its not that anyone in this forum doesn''t wanna "try" reforms.The word reform itself has varied connotations in a democratic society.What is good for me may not be good for U.In a dog-eat-dog world,survival itself is an achievement.More so in a 3rd world country like India where the demand outstrips supply.We are one third the size of US and have more than 4 times its population, that too mostly illiterate and divided on various lines.If I can survive and provide some foundation for my dependants to fend themselves,that by itself is an achievement.And,I can clearly see that the world ahead is no good..the best "boon" one can get from "God" is not to be born again.. but that is philosphy, not meant for this platform.My sincere suggestion would be : Everyone takes care of his/her own life in the best way possible and survive,be conscious of your sorrounding and the environment.Dont add to the bulging population!