Suddenly the meaning changes from being a battlecry to being a guiding phrase.
Another recent incident which was a lot more surprising was Simi Garewal's TV debate in which she highlighted how some houses in Mumbai slums carried Pakistani flags. Shocking I'd say. Fortunately she corrected herself within 24 hours, but was it knowledge or just an educated guess?
Educated I'll say because she does recognise the Pakistan flag. Guess, because those have been Muslim religious flags long before Pakistan decided to adopt a similar coloured, designed flag as its national flag.
But thats how deep rooted perception and educated guesses can be. Imagine, this was Simi Garewal's perception. Someone who has lived in that city since long before some of us were born, has worked in an industry which has a fair share of muslims. No offence to her, but a case in point for sure.
Thus, important for us to discuss, debate and be open to recognise that what might be knowledge could just be another educated guess. Important to have a diverse circle of friends, across religions or demographies I think.
And to have the courage to question, for an educated guess is worse than ignorance.
1 comment:
random thoughts...well articulated...just gave a glimpse and the glimpse says that the thought are not to be skipped but be READ....so will go through them at a a more appropriate time..
...carry on blogging mate
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