Is art more important than human life? There is no doubt that young chidren get addicted towards smoking because of 1- father or close relative being a smoker 2- they associate smoking as a sign of masculinity.
the second reason is more prominent and its main causal factor is the way heroes are glamourised on screen smoking. Tommorow, if we are able to prevent at least one student from getting addicted towards smoking, it is going to be more worthy than trying to preserve art. After what relevence does art/cinema have if there are no humans to watch it?
I cant find a single word of wisdom in this article. Its good that government is doing something about smoking considering the fact that lung cancer is the second most commonest cause of death. Even after those samll prints that smoking is injurious to health who cares? Whats the harm in banning it from tele, its absolutely true that young people do have a tendency to follow whay they see in movies and how many movies have you seen where he hero gets lung cancer and dies due to that. No we are not losing anyhing if smoking is totally banned, its only the addicts who are losing their rights and they should do so because they dont have any right to pass on smoke to non smokers, they dont have any right to die due to lung cancer leaving their children and loved ones in agony and pain.
i think the "smoke screen" rule is good. not for the choice of the way that the govt is implementing its anti tobacco campaign. but for the fact that this govt has the guts to stand up and take such a couragous decision, that is bound to ruffle a few feathers like the author of the above piece. As for govt taking decisions for the people- a bit of hand holding never hurt anyone. just take a look at singapore. there the govt controls nearly evrything. it hasn't affected the development of singapore. Lets all join together whole heartedly in this anti tobacco campaign ,and do our bit to give rise to a healthier and brighter india. Jai hind.
The ban is unjustified however noble it is in intentions and un-noble it appears to you. But neither the state, nor u are really correct. U impose ur own choices on the other people too. If u have to smoke, please do it when u risk only urself- passive smoking is becoming a giant killer now and every smoker has to take corrective measures themselves. Dont start comparing the ban with references to rioters, rapists etc because it is in bad taste and just reflects a sick desperation. The issues are really not related and shouldnt be used to incite public opinion in support of ur piece. The government was definitely too hasty in announcing the ban and that needs to be rectified. The glamourisation of smoking is a problem and cine-stars especially in public spheres shud try and play the role model that they actually are for many audiences- esp stars like Shah Rukh Khan who lights up on screen with his kid on his lap!! Please, its easy to protest bans and voice ur opinion against it, but repsponsibility comes from everyone. Making one party responsible for the disaster is just convenient but everyone knows it deep inside that it isnt true. Everyone shares the responsibilty.
The day art went up in smoke' is a thought provoking write up, nicely aurgued the role of Govt./Authorities . Smoking is a sign of bad habit but what about other bad habits - like Corruption in Govt. offices, lack of work culture, code of conduct for Politicians, MPs, Police, ....etc. Let ART Grow ,Let life be Free to Live & Enjoy . .....
Dont you know kids are easily influenced by tv/ cinema? If for one, the ban is not intended to correct the adults who are already in a position to decide what is good or bad for them. It is to save this innocent future of India from being misdirected. What is your notion of a free country? Is it one where people smoke and drink freely and dont care about anyone/anything else. Whatever man, irresponsible people like you suck.
RE:Are you out of your mind?
by Murali on Aug 01, 2005 11:24 PM
What kind of a parent are you? Censor the shows/movies which your kids watch. If you are not a positive influence in your kids and then the kids have to look up to silver screen for following then the picture is wrong. If your group increases in population then we may need a government that regulates what goes on in the house too.
The author is clearly telling the rogressive behaviour of the moral police. The govt's job is to make sure that justice prevails in all sections of the society and not run your life.
Well first there was normal police, then there was culture police and now there is social police. God knows how many more police brigades will there be to judge GOOD and BAD for us. As if common man meant anything to these so called brigades. Well written and well spit anger. We're headed towards the Dark Ages.
You sure have written a most moronic piece, one which is going to obstruct my new career.
I am now on the verge of being a great film maker. I am just about to make it big because I have figured out the future and the kind of stories that will deliver forthcoming bollywood hits.
These films will tell stories that will have no conflict.
Conflict is bad, and when its shown on cinema screen, it pervades the homes of the millions that watch cinema.
Thus, no murder, rape, clash of good and evil (there will be no evil, stupid!), bribery, corruption, poverty (cinema is responsible for millions still living below poverty line), hunger, starvation, discomfort, swear words, alcohol, etc.
In fact, I am already writing stories where people will also never be shown relaxing, resting, or sleeping, because all this idling is bad for mind and body.
Therefore, I request you to stop writing such columns.
So that I can write those great stories of the future.
