I still got to watch this!
One thing that I'm learning over here is to take the promise of America much more seriously. The disparity of quality of life between the United States and India is astounding. If nothing else, Americans should get out of the country just to see what is so worth protecting. And it's really true. I've gained more of an appreciation for those things that I take for granted and even more hostility, disdain, and hatred for those who try to subvert it.
Anyone that we talk to in India who has been through a court proceeding doubts the legitimacy of the outcome. There are always allegations of bribing officials, judges, etc. We choose to ignore those things because they can never happen in America. Unfortunately, that's how the world works if people don't protect their freedoms. And there are mountains of evidence to suggest that our system shaping up the same way. The only difference is that we refuse to acknowledge its occurrence and our willful ignorance only allows for more corruption.
Next time you think, "that can't happen here, it's America," ask yourself why that makes any sense at all... when there are no checks and balances, it does happen in America.
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Nick - i assume it is you who wrote this one- just because this is how you talk at home when i get lost :)
It is so great to see how passionate you are about this cause- the world needs more people like this.
You are amazing thank you for having such a passion for democracy!
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