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Well a few facts that I couldn't help but put forward. Actually, the cigarette companies in the USA had probably the most painful of corporate histories. They faced numerous lawsuits from various groups that include patients and many activitist groups not to mention the Government. US Government have come down heavily on the Tobacco companies and even their advertisements have been spared of wrongful messages and fined heavily. In fact, the steepest tax increase has been on cigarette as studies showed that decreases smoking. Btw, at present, half of the price of a cigarette goes in as tax. Of course, this info is in context of the USA. And the lawsuits against the tobacco just keeps coming.. The multi-billion and international cigarette companies facing steep lawsuits and public backlash in US, had no other options than to explore the weaker and corrupt third world countries that could easily take smoking as a sign of being 'cool'. The other fact is that the Government of these third world countries actually are powerless against such international giant who uses monies to bulldoze their way in. So, in recent years, we see the trend that as smokers decrease in the West, it is offset with a sharp rise in the East, especially in India and China.
Facts on prescription sleeping Pills...Sleeping pills have important health benefit like any other pill. So, in no way a Government or FDA can curb its use. But, it sure it restricted and can be only available through prescription, even after patent expiration. Why, of course, to curb use that causes harm. Of course, in USA, it is not easy to get a prescription drug without prescription. The pharmacist has direct line with doctor's office, if they have questions. In third world countries, well the same restriction is there and so is the inability of the Government to implement it. So, one can go up to any pharmacy and get any medicine for that matter. It is up to the Government again to come down heavily if public health (both physical and mental) is at stake. So there are appropriate checks and balances in all aspects of life, so should that be applicable to the media as well?
But, even more interestingly, the Government did come down heavily on BT and the corporation was fined for telecasting inappropriate content on a family channel. Of course, I refer here, to BAHL and the televised consummation scenes.
Coming back to an announcement today. The US Government is coming out with measurement on the Guns in US. What more, one needs to say, that the Government can always comes out and control any corporation if there are instances of misuse.
The same is expected in our daily soap. Show us all that is bad, in fact always show those bad incidences and consequences happening, but make the correct moral statement and do not tout things as love and sacrifices...that creates the wrong impression on young minds...show us what a young unmarried girl faces carrying a child by Jeeju...show us the reality that an unwed girl could face anywhere in the world - not some love BS...
HOnestly guys, stop pointing fingers... If India was not influenced by the West, then they (no offence) would be very backward... I mean they still think women should not wear "western clothing". Are you kidding me? At least these shows portray women power!
I am not trying to start fights.. I am from America, and i def believe that India is trying to be more western, which is NOT a bad thing, but people should not forget their values... I was born in America, and very proud to be American Indian, but my friends who happen to be Caucasian (Which is NOT a BAD thing, I LOVE THEM VERY MUCH)... are very out there, who sleep around thinking they are in love in the seventh grade (Which happens in many Hollywood MOvies)! If you see watch Hollywood movies, and a girl is a virgin, her friends make fun of her as if it is taboo... Look at any teen shows, (Gossip Girl, PLL, Vampire Diaries) I love all of them, but they are just wayyy out there...
I just think Indians can have their Indian Values, but still be very western.
I am not rtying to offend anyone out there, SOrry if I did...
Funny, your post reminded me what a Caucasian friend/Colleague (boy) told me quite a few years ago, He said 'I wish we had arranged marriage, it could make life so much simpler'...said it in the context of GFs and dating...Originally posted by: ReemaRani
I am not implying it, I'm basically stating it. Yes, like the above person, I too was born and raised and live within the midst of " the west" so I know what it's like 100%. You should see how the schools are here, how kids since young ages lose focus on education, family, etc and drown in sex, boyfriend/girlfriend problems, etc etc etc. and yes, there really is no established distinct culture, unless you call hamburgers and beer and sleeping around like you're eating candy, culture. And college??? Oh my god let me not even go there! And no, don't get me wrong, I love my Caucasian friends. And you know what they always tell me?? " you're Indian, that's so cool. You guys have culture and family and such a sense of togetherness and values. I love how you guys have that." Be proud of what you have, everyone. India is beginning to lose the very values and culture that make it so respected. Trust me on this when I say it's really not THAT amazing to be "western" and have "western values." when Ekta shows stuff like this it hurts me so bad because I know if India continues to be westernized in the way that it does, then the future is only something that we can pray for. And shame on whoever wrote purvis character that way. And even teju, who was arguing with her grandmother that way! Whatever happened to respect. Sad sad sad. I love my India. I just don't want it to lose its identity.
Originally posted by: ReemaRani
I am not implying it, I'm basically stating it. Yes, like the above person, I too was born and raised and live within the midst of " the west" so I know what it's like 100%. You should see how the schools are here, how kids since young ages lose focus on education, family, etc and drown in sex, boyfriend/girlfriend problems, etc etc etc. and yes, there really is no established distinct culture, unless you call hamburgers and beer and sleeping around like you're eating candy, culture. And college??? Oh my god let me not even go there! And no, don't get me wrong, I love my Caucasian friends. And you know what they always tell me?? " you're Indian, that's so cool. You guys have culture and family and such a sense of togetherness and values. I love how you guys have that." Be proud of what you have, everyone. India is beginning to lose the very values and culture that make it so respected. Trust me on this when I say it's really not THAT amazing to be "western" and have "western values." when Ekta shows stuff like this it hurts me so bad because I know if India continues to be westernized in the way that it does, then the future is only something that we can pray for. And shame on whoever wrote purvis character that way. And even teju, who was arguing with her grandmother that way! Whatever happened to respect. Sad sad sad. I love my India. I just don't want it to lose its identity.