Whats the deal with burning Richard Gere, lets burn everything we don't agree with?

Question

Now there burning Richard Gere because he kissed Shiply repeatedly on the cheek in public......
Whats the deal with that ?

Now there burning Richard Gere because he kissed Shilpa Shetty repeatedly on the cheek in public......
Whats the deal with that ?

If it religious, then it's wrong and evil to show affection in public for someone, and rightous and good to burn and image or figure be very angry with anyone who doesn't agree with every custom your country has?

Answer 1

The protests are utterly primitive and not in sync with what majority of Indians believe in. This streak of 'defenders of culture' has so many aims to achieve when they resort to such a puerile behavior. Too bad that the incident took the entire focus away from the serious AIDS campaign for which Richard and Shilpa were there in the first place.

Answer 2

Well, burning effigies doesn't harm anyone and it sure sends a message that's more powerful than a small little editorial in a local newspaper. It's a wholly different culture and the culture does not communicate through editorials, but through public protests. Nothing wrong with that. The people were outraged because Richard was way out of line. If I were Shilpa I would have pushed him away and not care if he felt insulted in front of everyone. She did not ask to be accosted.

Answer 3

so what is your problem with that?

India is a democratic country and if some people feel that the gesture was inappropriate, and if they want to protest, they have a right to protest - ironically, that's you talking of freedom.

though that's none of my business, even I feel the gesture was indecent just check the video Gere just went out of hand. A simple hug would have been ok. What they do behind closed doors (or private paties) is nobody's business. But this was a public function with TV cameras on and in India, a certain amount of decorum is expected.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXyCPy60yvk

This is India, not Italy. Respect the traditions of the land where you are: they say "as in Rome"


Moreover, did anything go out of hand? India has Police and Law enforcement to prevent anything blowing out of proportion, just like any other country. If a few people burned effigies, that's not a very "serious problem" as you described it.

Lastly, we have enough freedom of sexuality in this country - people don't live in burqas and freedom of expression is always followed, but not at the expense of public decorum.

Ever been to Goa, Kerala or any Indian tourist destination? We allow nudity, massage parlours and pretty much a lot in common with Thailand to foreign tourists.

Plenty of foreign pedophiles visit India to prey on the poorer segment of our population - the 7-yr old boys and girls - many come here to do drugs- all this and that's the reason we're not a tourist-friendly country.

And Richard Gere is a hypocrite - I have no sympathies for him.

Answer 4

i'm uncertain approximately this one. all of us understand that there are traditions and techniques of doing issues in different countries. the reality that it gave the impression to be an entire marvel to Shilpa would have made it seem as though she enjoyed it or allowed it or in spite of yet what if she basically did no longer understand what to do? As a woman who has had my *** grabbed countless situations throughout the time of my existence, the 1st time or 2 is the type of marvel you do no longer react. The third time, you swap around and bash the adult adult males tooth by his lips. (shop this in strategies adult adult males, you never understand if it incredibly is our first time or our third!) So besides, Shilpa ought to surely document a regulation wholesome against Gere and perhaps even win. India isn't usa. additionally, who's to declare India's ideals are old. this is like asserting Christianity is old. old for you perhaps yet no longer them. So, i think we will see what happens. i'm hoping Shilpa takes it with a grain of salt and that i'm hoping India gets over it quickly.

Answer 5

Its ****ing crazy.

It would appear fun is not tolerated in these countries. Public affection, apparently, is very much frowned upon.... so they have gone to the trouble of making an effigy of Richard Gere and then burning it.

So apparently kissing someone is evil, but wanting them to burn alive for it is socially acceptable over there.

Was it really worth going to all that effort? Can't these people just like, y'know, get a life or something?

Answer 6

I don,t agree with the Indian caste system .the abject poverty of the street kids,the lack of fresh water ,people living in mud huts ,Muslim and Hindu fighting but I am not about to burn the flag.I certainly do not agree that India's problems are caused by anyone other than India this burning of flags is just hypocrisy from a third world country.

Answer 7

The world is going barking mad! And some places worse than others.
I think some cultures need to get a grip and realise the rest of the world doesn't have the same sorts of strict morals and societal rules.

--That Cheeky Lad

Answer 8

because it is against their customs to kiss openly in public. That why they are burning though it seems a bit extream what if it had been a full on snog fest like britney and madonna lol.

Answer 9

Its called religion. Its not appropriate for india women and men to show close feelings in public. Just another rule that india has.

Answer 10

I agree its not exactly rational.

Perhaps its a publicity stunt - does either of them have anything 'coming out' soon?