Comments on: Political Beliefs of a Netizen

By: Priya

Priya — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:38:04 +0000

Just to add to Ankit’s thoughts… I believe that there will always be some people who are fanatics (especially when we talk of politics and religion). However, our route ahead should not be defined merely by an attempt to curb fanaticism. It should be meant to encourage more people to voice their opinions and have a healthy argument. After all, we can not become fanatical about curbing fanaticism!

By: Ankit Chadha

Ankit Chadha — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:20:18 +0000

Jess, I understand what you mean. While banning beliefs that can be detrimental to the harmony in society is one way, I believe that men in the modern world would never buy such beliefs anyway. Thus, opening these political beliefs to discussion would actually spread higher awareness about why these do not deserve to survive. Also, that will be more democratic.
If somebody comes up with the ideology of persecuting Jews today, the world will crush that belief unanimously, recognizing that it not a positive belief at all.

By: Ankit Chadha

Ankit Chadha — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:03:42 +0000

@ Swapna and Deepti : Thanks

By: Jess

Jess — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:20:30 +0000

Unfortunately Ankit there is a group of people and individuals who will use the term “political belief” for advancing their own nefarious agenda. For instance, is jingoism, espousing hatred towards a particular group and threats of death a Political Belief? The KKK, Hitler are great examples of “political beliefs”, however Western democratic societies have made these “political beliefs” illegal. Rightly so!!!

By: Deepti

Deepti — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:33:21 +0000

You have made a very valid point..we have all right to speak about our political belief , one shud not stop other as well as himself to share his/her political views..

By: Swapna Raghu Sanand

Swapna Raghu Sanand — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:47:39 +0000

You’ve touched a valid point and I think it is important for all Indians to speak about their political beliefs openly. The Constitution of India is the world’s best living document that enshrines this principle and offers us the right to freedom of expression which includes political expression as well.