The Dream of an Indian to be American
I’m a guy who loves Hollywood movies, and I’m from India. I can’t tell you the exact number of dreams I have, but I can tell you this: I am a hell of a dreamer. I will never stop until I achieve at least one of them.
I believe the world we live in exists because of dreamers—people who got lucky somehow and achieved their goals. Some achieved a little, others beyond their wildest imagination. But we must never forget how hard they worked to get there.
Our civilization has adopted many changes, choosing a path of development that we still follow today. This path has forced us to evolve as individuals as well. For instance, in the entire animal kingdom, only humans practice "Anger Management."
Anger can actually be a tool for bringing out the best in anyone—whether it’s a human, an animal, or even nature. To manage it, we’ve developed many methods: counting from 1 to 100, focusing on the positives, or mentally escaping our current circumstances. Some people even turn to addictions like alcohol or drugs to cope, believing they help manage that internal fire.
What we are good at is understanding human and animal psychology. (Am I right or wrong? Let me know in the comments.) Regardless of what anger is, we’ve created channels for it. I’ve mentioned several, but there is one that remains the biggest taboo in Indian society. Animals don't seek out sex on a daily basis, but when a moment triggers anger or intensity, they can lose control—unless they are overshadowed by fear. What I’m suggesting is that sex can be a medium to release anger. I could be wrong, of course, so feel free to Google it or consult a specialist.
Even though the Kamasutra was developed in India, we still treat sex as a taboo. The Indian government even banned adult websites to counter societal issues, citing criminal testimonies where perpetrators claimed to be influenced by such content. Many of these perpetrators are under 18 with no prior criminal records. While the law provided a "fix," the real underlying solution is still missing.
Meanwhile, the laws in America are different. Despite their own challenges with crime, they haven't reacted by shutting everything down; instead, these industries contribute huge revenue to their economy. While we are banning pubs and bars, they are building cities like Las Vegas in the middle of a desert specifically for those activities. While we ban prostitution, they are filming adult content and organizing global award shows for it. We put heavy censorship on our movies; they allow people to openly question their most sacred figures.
The list of differences is long, but let’s focus on the real point: what is the most important thing in a person's life? I’m not talking about natural resources, but what we provide for each other psychologically. I’ve concluded that "Freedom" is almost always the right answer. It is connected to nearly all our problems.
If you look up countries where governments have seized the freedom of their citizens, you’d be shocked. Despite bans, illegal services often run even more smoothly and on a larger scale than before. Yet, those countries' GDPs remain a concern, and they gradually find themselves surrendering to the terms of Developed Countries (DCs). China is perhaps the only exception, because there, everything is illegal except for the greed of the bureaucrats!
Everything changes over time. Many people don't take change seriously because it is hard to adapt to a new environment, but intelligent people know how to pivot. They adopt new lifestyles as the world evolves. Unfortunately, I feel many Indians—and especially our bureaucrats—aren’t courageous enough to keep pace with the world, except for a few rare dreamers.
Why aren't we building a better path for these people instead of demoralizing them? There are many answers, but the most common excuse in our society is "security" and "societal image."
Law and "strict law" are two different things handled by the same government. Why? Perhaps because our bureaucrats are either bookworms or simply out of touch with what people actually need. When they can’t handle an issue, they suggest a "strict law"—which is a childish solution. It shows they are tired, inexperienced, or unwilling to learn. They won't suggest new strategies to handle modern societal shifts; instead, when a few bad actors sell drugs out of the back door of a bar, they just shut the bar down. By choosing "strict laws" over smart management, we aren't winning—we are practicing ways to weaken our own DNA.
What do you think?
Is our society moving in the right direction, or are we falling behind? Let's discuss below.
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