I read, I think in Tony Greig’s book on Cricket, about how an Indian Hockey team, back in the 60s, was sent to Pakistan with strict instructions to —I kid you not— to lose the series. I don’t know if this is a hangover from the SatyaGraha movement, we tend to place a lot of premium on being ‘nice’ to our enemies and detractors. Another sad example is what the India Tourism Office did: Invite Jade Goody to India, with open arms. Why are we such wimps? Why can’t we display some character and stand up to people that throw shit at us?
You disagree? See what the Paki press is writing.
Now I know why Munnabhai 2 was such a hit. Now, don’t go and preach me about Gandhian values and about how you should show your other cheek and bend over when someone repeatedly slaps you.
I condemn extremism, but I don’t believe in being a wimp either. All I am saying is tough times need tough measures. Not your furry cheeks.
