EU's mock anger about US surveillance

We have read spy vs spy comics and now we see some real spying played out in the media. The burning question now is, will angry EU offer asylum to Snowden? Or Assange? We think not.

Ecuador - a refuge for the whistle blowers?

Ecuador is emerging as the new asylum for famous people. From Julian Assange to Edward Snowden, Ecuador seems to be the chosen place. I wonder why. Snowden landed in Hong Kong to blow his whistle. If Ecuador proves to be what Assange believes, the next time, whistle blowers will land in Ecuador for doing their job. This indeed is an interesting development. Ecuador a small country with practically no army, and has nothing in their cards against powers that be, need to protect these huge personalities. Seriously, who can protect these people who are working for the freedom of the people? I think everyone is waiting for the day when American people will wake up and say enough is enough. Till then, lets see what Ecuador can do.

Free speech and democracy

The elected governments of democracies are afraid of free speech and that seems like a joke. Who cares? Provide some more stupid TV shows to keep minds occupied. People who like free speech will keep saying what they want no matter who gags them. But there are few listeners.

Edward snowden makes only a ripple

Everyone knows big brother is watching. So Edward is telling us nothing new. But whats new is the feeling of not wanting to live in such a world any more and the desire to be free and a return of beautiful privacy. Enough is enough, give us back our lives seems to be the mood prevailing these days. I am glad its finally happening.

The fluctuating fortunes of women in the Islamic world

Saudi Arabia will allow girls to play sports in private schools and this becomes international news. A new king or a new spiritual leader will allow some liberties to women for a short time. The rules change at whim because women have no say in their destiny or desires. The first target of fundamentalists is women. For example, the republicans of America have messed with women's rights in the last decade. The voice of reason - in other words, the voice of women needs to be shut before indulging in stupidity. Sorry, Saudi Arabia - too little and too late is the verdict about this bit of news.

A space to live for the cosmopolitan

The world is becoming so radical that the cosmopolitan will have no place to live. In an era of extreme ideologies, rude behavior, and violence, survival depends in grouping. Damn, where is the cosmopolitan group I want to join?

Tibet is a monastery not a country

Tibet is a monastery with a unique style of living. Up high in the mountains in the harsh climates a group of people have found peace. Every one must watch the documentary "The salt men of Tibet" so that they may say, let Tibet be. We cannot live like that but we will not disturb people who can. Dalai Lama must return to Tibet and the place must thrive again with spirituality.