Freedom - what does it mean to you?

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We just celebrated our independence day. 61 years ago we were under the rule of britishers. We freed ourselves loudly declaring to the world our independence. We have come a long way. Today we live in an independent India. Are we actually enjoying the freedom today? I belive that we have come a long way from where we started and probably going haywire. In this growing journey towards individualisation, we are losing on many accounts. Everyday, one or the other terror strike and violence in some part of the country is certainly very disturbing and no matter how carefree you are, it would be tough to remain aloof. More agonisingly, our next generation would be suffering even more. Not really want to sound pessimistic but the panic-ridden faces of people even on an independence day are no comfort!

Comments

ABHIJEET VERMA said…
Hi Ekta!
Nice post. Keep writing more and more...
August 19, 2008 at 5:11 PM
Rohit said…
In my opinion, real freedom means that one should never feel like asking a basic question, "Am I really free?"
August 20, 2008 at 5:59 PM
Unknown said…
What do u call "FREEDOM"..
FREEDOM from Corruption
FREEDOM from Violence
FREEDOM from Poverty
FREEDOM from Unemployment
FREEDOM from Political Unstability......

The day we will get freedom from all above factors that day we can call us Independent
August 23, 2008 at 11:47 AM
Unknown said…
the day you will put the comment on this blog you will find that your good frend will disaper...
August 23, 2008 at 11:53 AM
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