[lewstherin]

As much as I want to believe your statement that it is not meant to be a political statement, it certainly sounds extremely like one. However I will take you on your word and reply accordingly.

If you ask me, there is perhaps a brighter side to this. As a nation recovering from massive looting for over two centuries, a large number of us are actually doing quite well. Compared with other nations who became independent at the same time and considering the amount of resources we had at that time, we have managed a fairly prosperous growing democracy.

Regarding abject poverty and health care resources , a considerable number of people are actually getting the promised benefits. Wen I broke my hand a month, I saw a guy who earns by plying rickshaws waiting to see the doctor at a top tier hospital thanks to some government insurance scheme. Human rights issues are actually brought to the notice of people thanks to the media and public outcry often forces action.

Yes there are things to be worried about and a good number of our problems will actually be resolved much faster if the educated masses actually got out to vote. However in the mean time, technology is certainly helping solve most of our problems. Especially reducing corruption.

[moultano]

>As much as I want to believe your statement that it is not meant to be a political statement, it certainly sounds extremely like one.

What would it mean for this to be a political statement? How would that change how you reply?

[lewstherin]

A political statement would explain the one sided view of all that is abysmal in this country. I strongly believe that problems that are as important and need immediate attention can be found in any country. It just seems extremely pointless for someone to just list out such problems and say I dont want to live there anymore.

Rather than trying to point out the areas of hope, I would not have really bothered to take part in the discussion.