tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25866237.post6104413478046854009..comments2023-04-15T05:02:06.304-05:00Comments on Mearl Colaco: Freedom is contagiousMearl Colacohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12196088324773414484noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25866237.post-2741962133729850922011-03-19T23:15:54.550-05:002011-03-19T23:15:54.550-05:00Hi Mearl,
Glad to read ur last blog article “Mumm...Hi Mearl,<br /><br />Glad to read ur last blog article “Mummify the dictatorial daddy of Egypt” n this one which speaks in same breath “Freedom”. A well thought out & analyzed piece of informative editorial, wherein u have touched upon the sequence of the Jasmine revolution and the logical reason as to why the ppl are taking up to the streets.<br />I am happy u have highlighted this topic which is raging headlines across the globe and which will hv its own ramifications, thereby changing the equations/dynamic of power balance in Middle East, West and here in the Indian subcontinent.<br />How free is mankind across our borders and how do the local Monarch/Kings/Leaders perceive their citizens.??? <br />Are we in India Lucky or Unlucky??? I have to confess “Lucky” to live in a vibrant democracy. It is quite easy for us to abuse even the 1st citizen of the country (the President) and go scotch free……Note sure if it is called a Matured or Fractured “Democracy”??? “Democracy is indeed a Luxury”.<br /><br />Whether it is in Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Swaziland or Libya……They have all one thing in common, decades of oppressive rule by so called Generals, Rulers or Henpecked elected official of the regime. Economic disparity has plunder, plunged those nation to the brink of utter poverty n a huge Social divide. The New Generation youth who are educated, jobless are already frustrated, had to spark of the series of demonstrations which latter builds up n culminate into a full fledged revolution calling for the end the aristocratic governance. The young generations are angered by the only one ruler they have learnt from their parents/peers which has not changed their lives for decades. Education, Health care, Food or their right to live in dignity and lead a normal family life was becoming a dream. This young generation wants to reclaim it future and not follow what their parents tolerated for so long.<br /><br />Reference ur observation abt the aftermath of revolution: true the economy will be affected for sometime. While most of the affected countries struggle to find a leader, it is for rest of the nations, to at least morally support the smooth transition n share in their experience in governance and not place in their puppet in the name of democracy. <br /><br />What can the UN and rest of the countries do???<br />Well, while each of this countries are member’s of UN and r bound by its charter, which cannot b ignored, the international community should NOT intervene unless things goes beyond control, where in there is large scale “Human Rights” violation.<br /><br />Lessons to be learnt fm this uprising for us in India:<br />While India’s growth rate and democracy safety – valve has proved to be a cushion.<br />Unless our government makes in all out efforts to curb Corruption,Nepotism,Alienation and generate jobs. Pump in more funds to get our literacy rate n health care up……V r in for something like this in the decades to come……..though I wish not. <br />Let us hope every Indian to b part of the inclusive growth.<br /><br />Mearl, keep it up… :-)as u write on geo-political n international affairs…….<br />TC, Cheers.<br /><br />UmaUmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25866237.post-87720702764004973402011-03-19T23:14:33.025-05:002011-03-19T23:14:33.025-05:00Hi Mearl,
Glad to read ur last blog article “Mumm...Hi Mearl,<br /><br />Glad to read ur last blog article “Mummify the dictatorial daddy of Egypt” n this one which speaks in same breath “Freedom”. A well thought out & analyzed piece of informative editorial, wherein u have touched upon the sequence of the Jasmine revolution and the logical reason as to why the ppl are taking up to the streets.<br />I am happy u have highlighted this topic which is raging headlines across the globe and which will hv its own ramifications, thereby changing the equations/dynamic of power balance in Middle East, West and here in the Indian subcontinent.<br />How free is mankind across our borders and how do the local Monarch/Kings/Leaders perceive their citizens.??? <br />Are we in India Lucky or Unlucky??? I have to confess “Lucky” to live in a vibrant democracy. It is quite easy for us to abuse even the 1st citizen of the country (the President) and go scotch free……Note sure if it is called a Matured or Fractured “Democracy”??? “Democracy is indeed a Luxury”.<br /><br />Whether it is in Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Swaziland or Libya……They have all one thing in common, decades of oppressive rule by so called Generals, Rulers or Henpecked elected official of the regime. Economic disparity has plunder, plunged those nation to the brink of utter poverty n a huge Social divide. The New Generation youth who are educated, jobless are already frustrated, had to spark of the series of demonstrations which latter builds up n culminate into a full fledged revolution calling for the end the aristocratic governance. The young generations are angered by the only one ruler they have learnt from their parents/peers which has not changed their lives for decades. Education, Health care, Food or their right to live in dignity and lead a normal family life was becoming a dream. This young generation wants to reclaim it future and not follow what their parents tolerated for so long.<br /><br />Reference ur observation abt the aftermath of revolution: true the economy will be affected for sometime. While most of the affected countries struggle to find a leader, it is for rest of the nations, to at least morally support the smooth transition n share in their experience in governance and not place in their puppet in the name of democracy. <br /><br />What can the UN and rest of the countries do???<br />Well, while each of this countries are member’s of UN and r bound by its charter, which cannot b ignored, the international community should NOT intervene unless things goes beyond control, where in there is large scale “Human Rights” violation.<br /><br />Lessons to be learnt fm this uprising for us in India:<br />While India’s growth rate and democracy safety – valve has proved to be a cushion.<br />Unless our government makes in all out efforts to curb Corruption,Nepotism,Alienation and generate jobs. Pump in more funds to get our literacy rate n health care up……V r in for something like this in the decades to come……..though I wish not. <br />Let us hope every Indian to b part of the inclusive growth.<br /><br />Mearl, keep it up… :-)as u write on geo-political n international affairs…….<br />TC, Cheers.<br /><br />UmaUmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25866237.post-77126042040267510072011-03-19T23:12:20.820-05:002011-03-19T23:12:20.820-05:00Hi Mearl,
Glad to read ur last blog article “Mumm...Hi Mearl,<br /><br />Glad to read ur last blog article “Mummify the dictatorial daddy of Egypt” n this one which speaks in same breath “Freedom”. A well thought out & analyzed piece of informative editorial, wherein u have touched upon the sequence of the Jasmine revolution and the logical reason as to why the ppl are taking up to the streets.<br />I am happy u have highlighted this topic which is raging headlines across the globe and which will hv its own ramifications, thereby changing the equations/dynamic of power balance in Middle East, West and here in the Indian subcontinent.<br />How free is mankind across our borders and how do the local Monarch/Kings/Leaders perceive their citizens.??? <br />Are we in India Lucky or Unlucky??? I have to confess “Lucky” to live in a vibrant democracy. It is quite easy for us to abuse even the 1st citizen of the country (the President) and go scotch free……Note sure if it is called a Matured or Fractured “Democracy”??? “Democracy is indeed a Luxury”.<br /><br />Whether it is in Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen, Bahrain, Swaziland or Libya……They have all one thing in common, decades of oppressive rule by so called Generals, Rulers or Henpecked elected official of the regime. Economic disparity has plunder, plunged those nation to the brink of utter poverty n a huge Social divide. The New Generation youth who are educated, jobless are already frustrated, had to spark of the series of demonstrations which latter builds up n culminate into a full fledged revolution calling for the end the aristocratic governance. The young generations are angered by the only one ruler they have learnt from their parents/peers which has not changed their lives for decades. Education, Health care, Food or their right to live in dignity and lead a normal family life was becoming a dream. This young generation wants to reclaim it future and not follow what their parents tolerated for so long.<br /><br />Reference ur observation abt the aftermath of revolution: true the economy will be affected for sometime. While most of the affected countries struggle to find a leader, it is for rest of the nations, to at least morally support the smooth transition n share in their experience in governance and not place in their puppet in the name of democracy. <br /><br />What can the UN and rest of the countries do???<br />Well, while each of this countries are member’s of UN and r bound by its charter, which cannot b ignored, the international community should NOT intervene unless things goes beyond control, where in there is large scale “Human Rights” violation.<br /><br />Lessons to be learnt fm this uprising for us in India:<br />While India’s growth rate and democracy safety – valve has proved to be a cushion.<br />Unless our government makes in all out efforts to curb Corruption,Nepotism,Alienation and generate jobs. Pump in more funds to get our literacy rate n health care up……V r in for something like this in the decades to come……..though I wish not. <br />Let us hope every Indian to b part of the inclusive growth.<br /><br />Mearl, keep it up… :-)as u write on geo-political n international affairs…….<br />TC, Cheers.<br /><br />UmaUmanoreply@blogger.com