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Get your free subscription at: http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-sports-goanet.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --- "Frederick [FN] Noron ha * फरà¥à¤¡à¤° à¥à¤ नॠरà¥à¤¨à¤¯à¤¾" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I believe in free expression... but I also believe > there are limits to it. > The problem with the Deo-Parrikar-BJP VCD in Goa > wasn't whether it was > factual or otherwise, but that it sought to make > religious conflict and > strife the focus of a 21st century State in a > secular country. ----------------------------------------------- Film, like news media, has a very important role to play in a secular state. It is one of the most effective mechanisms used to influence thought in the 21st century. Hollywood for instance has been remarkable in its ability to shape public opinion be it on gay rights, racial issues, historical perspectives or political activities. Hollywood, is an industry that is as feared by politicians as the plague and as courted as an unrequiting lover. It is imperative that film and its distribution are treated with the utmost objectivity and discipline. I don't know what role Bollywood and its other counterparts, play in shaping public opinion, but it is time that they took on more meaningful subjects such as embracing the concept of nationhood, overcoming the caste and communal divide, population, etc, rather than just frivolous, song and dance potboilers. selma ____________________________________________________________________________________ Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. http://searchmarketing.yahoo.com/