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Goondaism at its peak - Valentine\'s day celebration
by appy on Feb 14, 2005 03:03 AM   Permalink

The attitude of the ABVP, SS and BJP is pathetic. The young couples are adults in their own right, the attitude and goondaism of these parties is a mockery of our democracy and freedom of expression.
And its really sad that as ppl are becoming open about a lot of issues, these narrow-minded individuals are trying to stifle the nation's youth.
If these activists are against such celebrations, no one is forcing them to celebrate or participate in the festivities. But that doesnot give them the right to decide what other young people should/should not do.
I definitely don't buy the theory of moral degradation of our society and going against our culture because of these celebrations. Society always adapts its cultures/traditions to suit the age in which it lives. What was acceptable a century ago, need not necessarily be acceptable or right in today's age, and vice versa, what was shocking or wrong in a diff era could be totally okay now, it could be what ppl choose to do in their life.

To conclude,I wouldn't give any outsider the right to dictate terms to me.I know I wouldn't do anything that would go against the values that my parents instilled in me.Thats all that matters finally!

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