Saturday, October 4, 2008

Are we ready for no-smoking!!

One of the current buzz: Is the smoking ban in public spaces justified?

The supporters will say yes it is justified but the big question comes is if it is viable? 
All of us know that in India the corruption is to a very grassroot level so Prats puts it, this is a very gud opportunity for the law enforcement authorities to earn an extra mullah..we all know of how an Indian buyes his way through the system: jumping a red signal give some Rs.100 and avoid the ticket, drive without NOC give some Rs.200 and avoid the ticket..so it won't be new to see a guy/girl with a cigarate buying their way out of the law..
Well I have to agree to this point that it is definitely one avenue for the authorities to earn some mullah but are we correct to blame the authorities when a citizen [so called responsible] buyes his way through..In the eyes of law both the person getting and giving the bribes are culprits..
The government has done a good job by atleast implementing a law of this kind which is good for passive smokers but if the execution fails it is we the citizens of India who are to be blamed..
A simple looks at the nature of us Indians will let you know: Indian in foreign follows the rules so why does he/she does not want to follow them in his/her motherland!!