In India and anywhere in the world expedience is always the alternative to morality. Thoreau talks about it and so does Kant. I do not think this is unique to India. Why do Americans think it was alright to bomb innocent civilians of Kabul when innocent civilians of New York are killed? So this eastern vs. western analysis falls flat.
RE:Expedience vs. Morality
by jayaraj on Dec 18, 2007 09:51 AM Permalink
Our problem is simple. Ouyr politicians tend to appease the minority for votes and for nothing else. So when the majority is left out, we develop people like modi. Then we keep baiting him, making the situation worse until the whole majority feels pity for themselves and then eventually polarising the community.
RE:Expedience vs. Morality
by Sahadevan KK on Dec 18, 2007 10:00 AM Permalink
Your reply is totally disagreeable and wrong.
Dalits and lower castes people today understood that they have been beautifully befooled by Hindu fundamentalist to kill people belong to Muslims or any other religions. When the time of reservation for SC/ST/Dalit, Hindutva 'leaders' are not available.
