Government Speak: "Sorry, we cannot provide good local transportation to you" Result: Traffic snarls, utter chaos on the roads Solution: You have to arrange for your transportation.
Government Speak: "Sorry, we cannot provide protection to you" Result: More and more gun related crimes, Guns falling into school-children's hands Solution: You have to arrange for your own protection.
Government Speak: "Sorry, we cannot manage the traffic" Result: Impossible even for an athlete to cross the road - forget about aged people / children Solution: People drive on pavements, honk at pedestrians.
Government Speak: "Sorry, we cannot provide good infrastructure" Result: God bless Bengalooru when it rains. Solution: What solution?. All roads gone to dogs.
Government Speak: "Sorry, cannot protect you from stray dogs" Result: Dog bites, children at risk, incessant barking all night Solution: Neuter the dogs and check their population
Government Speak: "Sorry, we cannot provide continuous power even in Bangalore" Result: Unscheduled power outages; Students, industries affected, business flowing elsewhere Solution: Good power distribution network and proper power generation.
Why the hell am I paying TAXES? Who am I feeding by paying TAXES? Why should I pay TAXES?
RE:Self Help...
by Nana on Feb 14, 2008 12:03 PM Permalink
You and I are paying taxes so that Politicians and corrupt officials across the country can PROTECT them and their families.....
RE:Self Help...
by Sandeep on Feb 14, 2008 12:13 PM Permalink
If you think that way, then u contest, I'll vote for you...... but stop cribbing.... this type of system was created by us only.... not anyone else..
RE:Self Help...
by Common Man on Feb 14, 2008 12:09 PM Permalink
Sandeep, sorry, I was not cribbing. I was just expecting the same reciprocal responsibility from the government.
I don't mind voting properly. But other million brothers and sisters of Karnataka think that whoever gives them a packet of liquor and a saree / dhoti is a good man. What to do?