Imagine a world with no absolutes and a dangling option left open to generations of humanity defending its will to live life the way it wants. Each place, era, race, society and person has had a mind of its own, collectively or individually influenced by its immediate surrounding and lifestyle factors. Now where here is the option of an eternal right or wrong? Nowhere or may be the answer to it so simple that it is at the receiving end of our ignorance and belief that an answer or even an opinion that such a complex thought can never in blazes be this simple.
Baichung Butia, the 31`year old, sole football pride of our country chose to not carry the Olympic torch or rather chose to support his belief system to hold up the Tibetians struggle for freedom. China the host country of the Olympics Games 2008 cannot possibly expect a smooth flow in its pre Olympic celebrations and is no exception to criticism and revolt. With the Tibetian struggle to surrender to China’s demand (Tibet currently in People’s Republic of China, known as Taiwan) remaining a current issue most importantly of the human rights violation, certainly will draw a world- wide debate. Baichung Bhutia being a famous sportsman does not have to be obliged to support his sport before his beliefs. His stand certainly screams his notions about his view of the entire China – Tibet war and why should it not?
Any kind of sport (amongst all other profession) is considered as one of the eternal and divine expression of one’s passion and it is our sheer love channelizing into the direction of what is our passion. Passion can be anything but the perception and code of respect and conduct dedicated to passions comes from one’s belief system and life defining unapologetic principles. So when Baichung Bhutia refuses to carry the Olympic torch, it directly reflects what he stands for. You would not enter the house of the biggest hooligan and a greatest sadist even if he has cooked your most favourite meal neither would you be obliged to please those who expect you to do so, unless you have no belief system and that you can be thrown anywhere by anyone. It’s obvious that the world will react to his stand – for or against, but for once whoever is against Bhutia’s stand must ask a question to himself - Is it really that honest to help held China its pride way high to sky when it is responsible for violating the beliefs I live for? Is it really accepted to me to see a nation violate freedom of human rights? This must have been the question he had to answer himself (I hope) and the answer to which is self justifying.
For those who challenge his stand certainly will continue to do so believing that profession is not personal but for those whose foundations are put to test will be willing to put to through fire their convictions, courage and very meaning of life. To be true one’s profession or life for that matter, each person has to know, realise and understand his own code of life, his own beliefs that shape his existence. From Nero to Hitler the world has witnessed mind numbing violations of human rights and for that to not continue will always require people to take a stand for what they believe in and if freedom is at question only the level tolerance is enough to recognise the love for it.
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I agree... I think Bhutia showed sense of self respect and responsiblilty towards his community... I completely suppourt him...
My initial reaction to the news was that he as a captain should have carried the torch forward. After all doesn’t he represent an entire nation and it’s beliefs? But then again before he is the representative of the nation, he is an individual. An individual who has the comple right to choose to believe and stand by his cause. I think it must have taken a whole lot of courage for him to stand up for what he truly believed in and stand by it no matter what.
I believe that each individual has a right to separate his professional life with personal and that's what Bhutia did...
It's extremely difficult 4 any individual to take such a step especially when s/he is aware that its impossible..most of the time...
Once you are a star you have a responsibility... There are many who look upto you... You are a social figure... So whatever decision you take it has to be with a reason and in your way the righteous one... I feel he has taken this oppurtunity to make a point, thats it...One should do that... Make your point if you believe in it ...
Baichung Bhutia is a sportsman and not a diplomat he had done whatever he can do for his land and people. It’s true he cannot fight with the Chinese or the incumbent Indian government but his act is not in any way less than a powerful missile. He has shown concern which I think should be accepted and not to be criticised and his action is not in any where near to defy the glory of the Olympics.
Hey I agree that every individual has a right to follow their belief. But, Instead of refusing, if he could have chosen to wear a black attire or band, as a mark of protest against the Olympic being held in China, could have proved more effective measure in creating mass awareness against China, the country which is violating the Human rights of Tibetians.
I still didn't understand why it was such a huge question, the media does sometime get carried away when it comes to unusual situations and in the desperation to have a 'say' about everything, things just get blown out of proportion. Bhutia did what he felt was right.. simple. Full stop. Thats it, he should be respected for him decision, I know he has responsibilities as a famous name, but he did what he felt was right - on an individual basis, can we not cut him some slack?
Be who you are and stand by what you believe in. If u do that, the battle is half won!
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