the discussion we are having in the country is mis-guided at best.
We debate over NDA Vs UPA We debate over Cong Vs BJP We debate over Minority appeasement...
This is not the issue.
We need to discuss Free market capitalism Vs communism.
For the last 60 years we have been following a seudo communist path that has often taken us into a ditch.
We need leaders to will stand for the following,
- Individual freedom - De-regulation of markets - Eliminating income tax - Strong national defense - No religious/Haj subsidies - No runing of temples - No government spending on yatras - Strict punishment for people who destroy/damage public/private property - No Bandhs - Infrastructure investment - Privatize healthcare - Privatize schooling
This is the platform we need politicians to run on.
RE:Wrong discussion...
by sachin pawar on Jul 08, 2008 12:00 AM Permalink
Privatize healthcare - Privatize schooling This i think will not work,will disscuss on this
RE:Wrong discussion...
by imran patel on Jul 08, 2008 12:11 AM Permalink
Let me share my thoughts on schooling...
Government and corruption go hand in hand. We cannot separate them. There will be inefficiency in the way money will be utilized. There will be corruption and favouritism involved in hiring and promotions. There will be RESERVATIONS (Big NO for me).
I know you are worried about education cost. Think of it like rice. People who are rich will eat Basmati rise and people who are poor will have to survive on less expensive rise.
Same applies to education. Education cannot be of the same standard for all. You get what you pay for.
That is the down side of privatizing schooling. Is there a solution. Absolutely Yes.
When government is out of your pockets, we will have more money with us. Thats were CHARITY plays an important part.
Fund education for your relatives. If you have money, fund education for your maids children. Raise funds from people who want to see a change and offer vouchers to poor students. But all this without the government.
RE:Wrong discussion...
by anand chhabra on Jul 08, 2008 04:05 AM Permalink
Government makes things worse: Sir, Government is By the people, to the people and for the people.We are responsible for every action government take, because we choose the memeber of parliament, right ? You vote ..don't you?
Don't Blame government and politicians all the time ... if you feel that something is wrong, let the world know. Make things happen ...
Now my question is : We have been a growing nation for a long time, Because of whom's decision? your's or government's?
We have achieved so many things in 60 years of independence, which so many nations were not able to achieve in 100 years... because of YOU or the government ????
Can you think of the amount.. which Mr. P. Chidambram handles ... try to count the zeros in the total amount of budget .. Your head will spin, if you are suppose to plan INDIAN NATIONAL BUDGET.
We have diversity, which is difficult to handle, just visit Delhi, Ahmedabad, Sikkim, kerala, kolkata and chennai, you will come to know.
what percentage of people live in rural areas, not all now the comman language try to talk to a person of your country from a village of a different region and analyse how difficult it is? and how many languages and religions Govt. of india handles.
I know every INDIAN loves INDIA, but Blames all those who have been taking care of it for a long time..... If you think you are a better than fight for it, take responsibilities and admit it was ONLY YOU WHO hAS Never been ABLE TO GIVE INDIA A GOOD G
RE:Wrong discussion...
by kieran dsouza on Jul 08, 2008 12:35 PM Permalink
Mr. Anand, you have really got the bull by the balls instead of the horns. I would agree with Imran's assessment rather than yours any day. We have progressed INSPITE of our politicians rather than because of them.
If chidambaram has handling a lot of zeroes than u can imagine those come out of yours and my pocket due to the backbreaking taxes he has imposed with many funny sounding names.
Diversity of our country is very easy for politicians to handle VOTE bank politics. As long as we are divided, they (politicians) are united
Indians are the most enterprising of people but our politicians are holding us back with EXCISE and LICENSE Raj and encouraged by crony capitalists lick each others rears at the cost of common man
