I speak English

The purpose of any language is purely for communication, any benefits (Read: Cultural Unity) derived otherwise are only the by-products of a highly maudlin mind.

Your language, no doubt, is an integral part of your identity, your heritage, something that connects you to your roots, but, it is not, and I emphasis when I say NOT what defines your existence.

I can speak three languages and am learning another one. If I am more comfortable with one of them than the others, it is purely my prerogative. It shouldn't bother the life of someone which language I use to communicate my thoughts and opinions, unless it proves to be a liability to another, in which case - hire an interpreter.

Usually, when I express myself, I use more than one language (not formally, of course). When I have to make my point heard and understood, I juggle the languages I know to the best of my ability, and if despite this you don't understand, there is little hope for you.

We speak of a cosmopolitan culture, which knows no boundaries and then we hold on dearly to our heritage within borders. Although, there is nothing wrong with either, the real problems arises when one seeks to push their ideologies on another. This is something our 'efficient' leaders are well aware of and use it every time as a distraction from the real issues of the common man. The fine examples our representatives set while they bicker over matters as such, stretches beyond any value system known to man. I admire their persistent efforts, mocking our intelligence.

You, my dear political representative, have taken our money, have taken our votes, have taken the power, have manipulated us, wasn't that enough? Why initiate a needless drama on language and nationalism? What good will it do smashing a few cars and breaking a few uninsured shop windows? Keep the common man out of you ego battles.

Another thing, don't judge my love for my country or my paisanos on the language I speak. The language has very little to do with the real issues of the people and believe me, that is the last thing on the mind of a starving Indian.

I pledge myself to the benefit of humanity, irrespective of the language they speak, the religion they follow and their beliefs. You may be surprised (and so am I) but you too fall under this classification of Humanity. So while I work towards common eudaemonia, the least you could do is get out of my way.


P.S.: We are due to hit a cyclone anytime this hour, so if I survive it will blog about it then :P