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• A comment on Conversation: Should we force democracy?

  Apr 1 2013: What is democracy??
  
  People of a community are expected to live harmoniously and peacefully. They are not supposed to invade / hurt other communities.
  
  This can take many forms of govt.
  
  Unfortunately - rich people used / use democracy to promote their business interests. Guess we have to live with this.

• A comment on Conversation: How can we best engage college students in the idea of learning instead of just getting a degree?

  Apr 1 2013: It is the way our society works. We are supposed to get a good university degree which would open doors for jobs in good companies and resulting in a life-long job (and secured life).
  
  Companies / Govts are offering jobs to people who have degrees from reputed colleges. They do not want people who are lifelong learners. How can we expect students to be lifelong learners in such conditions.
  
  Funny fact is - Companies say they do not get skilled people (ready to delivery value - for salary paid - from day one).
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  A reply on Conversation: What did the war on Iraq by USA achieve ??

  Apr 1 2013: There would be rich corporations / people who would be exploiting majority - be it democracy or otherwise. Guess our society is naturally made up to work in this manner.
  
  Hope exploiters stop short of promoting violence / killing.

• A reply on Conversation: What did the war on Iraq by USA achieve ??

  Apr 1 2013: Very truly said.
  
  It is difficult to agree with - "Most world leaders are just as selfish as most people." I am not sure most people are so selfish as our leaders; Leaders must be at least 10 times more selfish than his supporters.

• A reply on Conversation: What did the war on Iraq by USA achieve ??

  Apr 1 2013: Thnks for taking time to give a detailed insight it is very enlightened
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  A comment on Conversation: What did the war on Iraq by USA achieve ??

  Apr 1 2013: Democracy Puts a HUGE responsibility on citizens of the country to select leaders who have have the foresight. Unfortunately Citizens are ill equipped to take the decision as Information flowing to them is managed by media managers of Rich people. Elections are managed / rigged by huge amounts of money which a normal citizen cannot even imagine exists.
  This manipulations & influenced of citizens happen in all countries from Developed to Developing.
  What is the solution ??????
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  A comment on Conversation: If you have NEVER been to Africa, when someone mentions "Africa" or you hear "Africa", what is the FIRST thing that comes into your mind?

  Mar 31 2013: African safaris,
  Poverty
  Inter-tribal wars
  Corrruption

• A comment on Conversation: What is the most important thing you've learned on your own?

  Mar 17 2013: Knowledge could become a liability if it is not practically applied. Work towards gaining knowledge only when we can practically apply the same (and earn some money).
  
  Carefully handle knowledge as it would make us less adventurous at times.
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  A comment on Conversation: How can we best engage college students in the idea of learning instead of just getting a degree?

  Mar 17 2013: Every year of college should include at least of 3 months of practical experience (related to field of study); minimum-wage should be paid to student by concern where he is working to ensure this period is taken seriously by all stake holders.
  
  This way both Academicians and Industry / Employers are linked.
  
  Practical experience would give a chance to student to apply theory and stimulate his imagination.
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  A reply on Conversation: Can a country with a large population find better and more efficient solutions to its problems under Communism?

  Mar 6 2013: In fact I am blaming Indians for not focusing on revising Indian Laws in tune with changed circumstances.
  
  With a GDP growth rate of 6% India should have been doing well but unfortunately it is dragged down by rapid growth of population 17% per annum (on a base of 1.7 billion).
  
  Hope we find solutions to curtail the population growth rate.