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Anil

Anil — Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The government bashing has become a past time for the Indians. At the same time, over-dependence on the government is increasing to an alarming stage. Have not we forgotten the cherished ideal of becoming a philanthropist? That is why we talk only about our rights but not the duties.

Alpheus

Alpheus — Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Arun, I have a question for you. Pretty simple - I am more than happy to contribute 10 bucks (not just 1 INR) everyday for the upliftment of the poor. How do you think I should do it? My point - do we have a proper channel for people to contribute? I am sure 1 INR is not significant ’coz most of us make 100 times as much in an hour. It is imperative that a streamlined channel of contribution is established so that people can do their bit to help the downtrodden and also ensure that their hard-earned money is not misused by greedy politicians and phoney charity organizations.

Arun Kumar

Arun Kumar — Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000

This has to be an agitation: the kind which happened for independance. Almost everyone was involved in it. We cannot expect to find a Gandhi here. But if more people are involved, we can definately streamline the funds by brainstorming. Can’t we, if united?

Hemant

Hemant — Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Yes, certainly. If united, we can.

‘Why should we be dependent on a select few to achieve what we want.’ - Good point. But it’s not easy to break the strings attached with dependence, rather call it ‘over-dependence’. A common man has to fight with every step he takes - from getting his allocated ration, which he very well deserve, to get an electricity connection. Something on the scale of a revolution can only help us get out of this bog. The problem doesn’t lie with the government. Rather I think, we’re too many to really get the deserved benefits out of what our tax money is allocated to. It’s hard for any government, on any scale, to manage 100 crore people. I think, Indian government is doing a good job. We can be a part of this wonderful discussion with a government Internet connection without the government’s interference. What do you say? Aren’t we the Government?

Madhuri Katti

Madhuri Katti — Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Yes, agreed about the need of Citizen’s Initiative. But it is a complicated issue. In this modern world no one has complete trust on another. People would rather contribute for a picnic or a party but not so wholeheartedly for a cause. We need to have a trustworthy platform for such collective work. Meanwhile small efforts like sponsporing text-books to a poor good student in the neighbourhood can be good starting point. Helping one to become educated can uplift one whole family. We have tried it works...

Bijoy

Bijoy — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Its not about the blame-game ! Its more to do with the way things move in government departments. We are just forgetting one thing. As Indian citizen we do contribute to the exchequer by way of income tax, gift tax, wealth tax, cess, duties etc... So don’t we have the right to know why did they fail in delivering the goods? And since we as a citizen aren’t authorized to question them, we resort to blame them ! As simple as this!

Somya

Somya — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Indians lack a certain amount of civic responsibility and prefer to blame the ”system” for everything! Sure the government is defintiely not rendering award winning services but the citizens haven’t changed an iota as far as things as little as cleanliness are concerned much less the bigger issues! It’s a culmination of a mixed bag factors, student retaliation, taxes, price hike etc etc and hence such vandalism tendencies operate at a subconscious level.