Freedom of speech is a
must in any democracy. Someone is supposed to have said that there is no
Freedom of speech without Freedom to offend. Well, point taken. These days
there are so many marches and protests using offending slogans going on about
suppression of freedom of speech. How can these go on if there was no freedom
of speech? Point to ponder.
When we talk of freedom
of speech why there is no talk about Sense of responsibility which should
come with freedom of speech? Freedom of speech and Sense of responsibility are
two sides of same coin. Can we use our freedom of speech/offend to use abusive language?
Should we not think before raising slogans which are anti-national? Should we
not give a thought before raising slogans praising persons who had indulged in
acts of terror killing so many innocents including women & children? Will
we praise such persons if our near & dears ones were victims of their
terrorist acts? I doubt if most of those who are taking part in protests have
given a thought on these lines.
Another thing which
comes in my mind is that this whole issue started due to protests by students
in JNU. I feel surprised that many of these STUDENTS have been residing in JNU
hostels for more than five years pursuing doctorate. What kind of students are they?
