Ok… so I was able to down load the four articles that I wanted to put across to all.

They are from very recognized senior writers from respected magazines. They write on troubled times in the nation. They give independent opinions and owners of the journals give riders at the end of each write up, indemnifying themselves from defamation or legal recourse, were the contents to offend anyone.

I thought it would be a good exercise to debate these impressions that have come across. So I invite all to put in their arguments and comments on them.

Many of you may have come across them already, others may have not. I do believe however that the number of people that may have read them could perhaps be lesser in number from those that have access to it on this blog. I may be wrong. But the point is that I have always found my readers to be of extreme intelligence and worth. I feel it would enhance our outlook on various matters if there was discussion on current matters that are and shall affect our society or morals our politics.

I believe that this exercise may be a small drop in the vast ocean of opinion, but a drop all the same. A drop never to be devalued or ignored, but one that could go on to become the change that we want to see.

I believe that a majority of us would consider ourselves to be individuals that possess sane, mature and valid intent. An intent that will enhance not just the way we conduct ourselves, but one that can enhance the life of our proud nation.

I believe we are all patriots, who are committed to the welfare and well being of our country and who would never shy away from any act that would prove beneficial to our society.

I believe like mindedness is another name for collective strength; a force that can stand up to any form of distortion. This country of ours has in the past proven to the world and given ample example of, our this, collective strength.

I believe the time has come for yet another exhibition of said strength.

I believe that a majority of us feel and believe in the need, but shy away from its responsibilities or perhaps its liabilities.

I believe we are unique, born and inhabiting a unique country. And I believe we are capable of a unique performance, when asked.

And finally I believe we do not need to wait to be asked. It is time now that we ask !!

Jai Hind

Amitabh Bachchan