The discussion was about the troubles a common man has to face daily. It is true that VIPs like politicians (primarily) and others value time a lot more than us. Well apparently it seems so! So be it stuck in a traffic jam, be it stuck on a water-logged street, be it stuck on the streets for some unfortunate accidents, it's the VIPs who need a special pass, a clear road, because otherwise they will lose a lot of time. I say - "What about us?"
We are the taxpayers, and it is a part of our hard earned money that we pay. But our leaders should be the ones we should be able to look up to! Yes! Always! Leading by example should be the ideal kind of leadership and such leaders succeed in inspiring people by their deeds, so much so that their words wouldn't matter at all; their mere presence would be enough. But look at our leaders, greedy for money, luxury, involved in scams, evading their personal tax dues! Why should we pay our taxes when they are leading by example to be dishonest? But it's okay for them for they are VIPs. I say - "What about us?"
Why would they have an upper hand everywhere while we have to suffer the consequences? Why should they escape from the clutches of law while we have to be punished? In a country where corruption is rampant, why should we be honest? Why should we be limited within rules while they roam around like free birds?
There is only one answer. We are helpless!
I live in West Bengal. The Bengal which was once a dream of the legendary Dr. B.C.Roy, is now full up to the brim of a container named CORRUPTION! It wasn't filled by any particular Government, but all of them, for the people at the grass-root levels remain the same. Industry is history! Work culture is horrible! Streets are unsafe! Our lives are at the mercy of a few privileged few! Yet we gotta bow down before their vultures, for we are HELPLESS!
PS - The only thing Bengal can still boast about is it's rich cultural heritage, though even that is slowly coming under the purview of politics!
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