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RE:Shreya Dress code
by imran patel on Jan 30, 2008 12:01 AM

This all boils down to individual freedom and individual responsibility

This actress has a right to wear whatever she wants. That is her individual freedom and no one can deprive her of that. Some of us may not agree with her choice. But we cannot stop her.

There are ways make yourself heard. Stop watching her films, write to her, stop supporting the products that she promotes, etc.

But to force her or to threaten her is harrassment and a crime.

Some are suggesting a "Dress Code". This is the level of insanity on this forum. Every adult has a right to wear whatever he/she pleases. I am a Muslim. My wife chooses to wear a headscarf. These are matters of personal freedom. We should not legislate these issues and force people. How are we any different than the Iranian Mullah ?

Same applies to opinions of writers or artwork of painters. As a Muslim, I do not agree with what Taslima write, but I respect her right to express her opinion. Same thing with MF Hussein. I believe his Nude painting of goddess was in bad taste. But I respect his right to do that. Same think with the cartoons of the Prophet (PBUH). I was offended. But that does not mean that the Danish should be deprived of his right.

We have become so intolerant. Its my way of the highway. No wonder we have so many fights and arguments in our communities over trivial matters

Lets realize something. We do not have to agree with an individual or his work in order to respect HIS/HER right to free speech

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A dress code for Shreya and others?