Corruption is the bad word and we
support all means possible to end it, most of us almost criticized our
government every day we also supported different anti- corruption movements
through blogs, tweets, facebook and few of us also attended rallies.
But
after a brief thinking on the issue I have some questions in my mind, can we
truly say that we are not corrupt? Can anyone of us say we have not done at
least one of the things to get our way?
1.
Jumping
Traffic Lights – You did not see the light changing and when the cop
catches you have endless excuses, but it will leave you with options. You can
pay the fine, get your license confiscated, go to court next day and get it
released right? Alternatively, give him hundred rupees and are set free. After
all you do not have time next day, you life is already busy. What will you do?
2.
School
Admission: - Giving the best education to your child is something you
feel you have to do. But the most
prestigious schools will not let your child in if a certain fee is not paid. It
could be called a deposit, a security, or a miscellaneous expenditure. The
truth is you are not going to see it again and your kid won’t get in without
it. “What do you do?” Yes, it is still a bribe. Is corruption then justified?
5.
IT
returns:
- Run to the IT consultant, pay imaginary rent, claim rewards (drivers are such
a help in every sense) avoid the Tax to the maximum possible extent. Hey, you
are still paying tax, so why so serious? In other cases, spend a little on the
people who will help clear the fake IT bills. Does a justification that it’s
all going into the politician’s pockets
make it still ok?
6.
Cooking
Gas:
- Just get holds of the friendly cylinder delivery boy give him a little
“Bakshish.” Just get this done quickly, it is all right. After all, it’s not
your fault that you did not know both your cylinders had finished. Right?
7.
The
DVD Walla: - It’s absolutely all right to buy the pirated DVD, which you
are dying to see, or to download from free U-torrents. What the heck, everyone
does it? The movie guys make a lot of money anyways right?
8.
Buying
Property:
- Reason it out. As such, the property costs are so high, pay a little “black”
money, and pay lesser in registration, stamp duty and all the other things that
can save you just enough to buy that new stove you need in your kitchen. Your
builder is actually doing you a favour, isn’t he? But “What do you do?”
Morality is a choice we make every day.
Can we still stand and say we are not corrupt?
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