Slackistan and PTI…common factor!
Why slackistan was banned in Pakistan?
A film by Hammad Khan, not officially released in Pakistan
due to censor issues but somehow I manage to get hold of it last year in July, special screening courtesy origami( a small
company) at Ali auditorium, Lahore.
Throughout the movie, I was wondering and looking for the
reason of its banning. However, I failed to figure out the reason why it was
ban. Though, movie lacks as far as story was concerned. Nevertheless, I would
not say it was a bad attempt rather it was a good start.
Later after few days while I was, discussing the movie on
social media I was inform that “abusive and foul language” used in slackistan
was the main and the only reason for its banning. The question immediately came
to my mind was “then what about PTI’s supporters” their abusive comments and
language on different forums of social media. Who will check them? No
accountability for them? No censorship?
Our censor board very comfortably banned “slackistan” but
who will censor the filthy and disrespecting comments and abusive language used
by PTI supporters. Is Mr. Khan will take the initiative in this respect? Let us
begin the journey of change from PTI. Introduce something concrete to counter
this problem. Let PTI the agent of change to come up with solution of the
problem, for which they are responsible.
Be it social media, electronic, face to face conversation,
seminars, meetings, one thing on which everyone (irrespective of political
affiliation) has a consensus that the “behavior, attitude and language” used by
PTI supporters is alarming. In addition, very recently Shahzeb Khanzada’s
program “to the point” was a revelation. It is no doubt, a good sign that youth
is enthusiastic about politics but at the cost of disrespecting other is
definitely not a good sign.
Valuing the difference is the key to success. Every
individual has a right to express. But freedom of speech and expression with
responsibility is important. Unfortunately we do not respect others point of
view, rather we try to impose our opinions on others by creating suffocation
for others.
Mariam Khan
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