Outrage - redux
But then all of us know of atleast a handful of genuine, caring and sincere individuals who make living in this country and this beautiful city worthwhile.
That is a lot of handfuls.
There is always hope.
BackToDesh
Moved back to PKLand, specifically Karachi, in Jan 2003. Had some interesting experiences before and after the move. Here's to other expats in similar positions who would like to see home through desi return eyes.
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Self employed (http://www.alchemya.com) Karachite in mid 30's with five odd years away from home in London, New York, California and Northern Virginia.
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2 Comments:
Hi Jawwad,
You are right about how much hypocrisy exists here.
My few years back in this country
has taught me through some rough patches that it is just not worth discussing anything about religion with people here. It is always an apples to oranges conversation.
One interesting thing I saw on the road just last week tho. Was driving to make it to an Iftar and the sun set on the way. In front of me I saw a guy in a Taxi wave frantically to some people in a 2006 Accord.
When the accord got close, the guy in the Taxi extended out and gave the otehr people a plastic bag with apples inside, so they could also have an iftar on the road.
It was touching -- a little ways down the road both cars stopped and started praying in the green belt in between roads.
This country has its moments of pure zen which rejuvinates the reason we moved back in the first place. Not as often as I would like, tho.
Dear Osama
I only met the late Eqbal Ahmed once and his memorable comment on that occasion was "Do not complain".
Ever now and then I feel like ranting or get pushed beyond tolerance and you see posts like outrage. And then I feel ungrateful for everything this nation has done for me. The blog is now beginning to pick up a bipolar flavor.
You are right. For every ten acts of arrogance, violence and hypocrisy, we can all quote atleast four acts of selflessness, purity and sacrifice.
As Eqbal Ahmed put it, the essence of this nation is pure. Its the kankar (pit) in the rice that spoils the flavor.
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