Re: [more violations of cultural relativism]

[vamsi@siliconcorp.com]

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Srinath S wrote:

> In India, "government oppression" IMO has not been so strong a force as
> compared to say, religious beliefs, social evils, casteism, etc.

Really!?  I don't know of any other institution, be it religion or a cult, that
taxes so much and delivers so little than our own Government.  I can't think of
another institution that would tell an individual exactly what he can produce,
export, import, etc. in such a self-serving manner.

Last but certainly not the least, I can't think of another institution that has so
successfully monopolized power at the center!!  I argue that this concentration of
power has naturally led to abuse of it which resulted in widespread oppression?
Hence I conclude/deduce that the Government in its present form (as was left by
the British) is the strongest force of oppression in the country.

Sincerely,
Vamsi M.


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