After the last commentary about recycling the mobile handsets, some interesting, funny yet ironically relevant matters came to discussion.
Can we recycle some of the political leaders who may contribute positively for the country in future? This is a relevant question, because when somebody who was new to the politics (but personally known to everybody), wants to join politics to help the nation to move forward, many of us have told him that he is taking advantage of newly found fame and waste it in the process. You know whom we are talking about.
Now, if somebody new can not come and join politics, what are the options? Recycling some of the old ones might be an option – in that case. Seems like this is on the table – under discussion. One symptom is the new proposed law which will reduce punishment in case somebody accepts some of the allegations. We also think that the law should also include some kind of supervised social services (such as teaching in schools for tokai’s, classes of which are usually held in open public places, helping the old people in shelters, cleaning up the Shahid Minar year round, distributing leaflets and PR materials published by Anti Corruption Commission, etc) as a substitute for punishment. Lets see how things evolve – eventually.
Also, there will be a need to recycle some of our intellectuals, too – it seems. Is there any symptom that such an option is being considered? The answer will be again in the positive. The latest being the conversion of the often alleged Indian Lobby people (one editor and one economist) being converted into supporters of CTG. How and why? What is the supporting evidence for this kind of ludicrous claim? Well, yes, this sounds lunatic. Two of the respected personalities of recent times being accused of being working for foreign powers? Yes, this may happen when you have a very unhealthy situation like what had last few decades. The defeated force – the party of Go.A. is marching to state power and you can not do anything, you are also corrupt, morally bankrupt, you can not feed your country men – when the reality looks like that – many ludicrous things would happen. At least, we would like to think that way.
So, what do you do with such intellectuals? Remind them into their weak and low points from the past – and show an inspirational power-point presentation about patriotism? Because intellectuals can not contribute out of fear, eventually at the end of the day, they will have to be inspired to lead, no matter how it gets started. The issue of fairness in dealing is important. You do not necessarily have to be fair (throughout the time), but the perception at the end of the day have be fair.You should recognize that you are taking a calculated risk. Try to substantiate your risk, sometimes with follow-up observation. Reposition them – if needed to neutralize the past contacts. Once such a conversion is complete – allow time for that to be translated to public perception, too. Hopefully, everybody will be happy and the nation would again start getting their service.
Bottom-line is that we should not only recycle our mobile handsets, we should also examine the option whether to recycle some of our politicians and intellectuals – albeit for different reasons! If we, ourselves, the competent and educated class – who are not theives – do not come forward to take up the roles of statesmen, what else is there as a viable option? Off course, the CTG has not yet indicated that they are thinking about facilitating the move – as a first step the salary of the elected officials will have to be set according to the same philosophy that was used in Singapore decades back. If the government does that, may be, the reclying the politicians would not be needed.
If you thought some of the ideas are worth of your reading time, please forward it to others. If you have an ear to the journalists and news editors of the electronic media, discuss it with them. Hope they would look at the suggestions and give due diligence.
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