intellectualism

"Future of india is a big question mark. Fundamental rights of people are at stake. Growing intolerance towards expression of views can be seen in most of the areas. We can't anymore call indians as matured and well behaved community. "

This was the speech by one of the panelists in a popular TV show. There were some more people on the show who are commonly called as intellectuals.

The entire discussion was on a controversial book written by an english author on hindu religion which was withdrawn by Penguin recently.

Indian constitution bestows upon all of us, the freedom to express our views.

No doubt evreybody has to respect other's right to express. But is this constitutional right something without any limitations?

If a terrorist,  naxal, fractionist, smuggler also starts publishing their views and starts giving open interviews taking refuge under the same right to expression then what kind of situation we will be in?

I have right to express my views as long as my views don't spoil the social fabric of my country.  If my views are going to hurt a section of people or spread hatred among caste, religion or regions then in whose interest the so called right to freedom to be allowed to exist?

Contrary to that if I am a social reformer and trying to fight against a particular practice that is harmful to society, my freedom to expression is justified.

Somebody drew the nude pictures of deities of a particular religion.  Can somebody tell as to what purpose it achieved other than spreading hatred between two religions.  Can the same artist keep his composure if someone draws similar pictures of his family members to satisfy one's artistic interest. Won't it be punishable as criminal offense?

If everyone uses the right to expression in their own way, will we have a society of human beings or something else.

There is a line of control that needs to be in built in so called right to expression.  That line is all about the acid test that needs to be performed before we express.

I can express myself,  but what is going to be the outcome of my expression.  Even if my feelings are not going to bring any improvement, if they are not going to harm the society, then I can exercise my right.

Freedom of expression to human beings is different from that is given to dogs. Let us be human beings before we love to be called as pseudo intellectuals.