Let's talk after Afzal is pardoned

So we have come full circle in the paradigm of social justice. Ramadoss the junior wants to send Doctors to rural areas. Doctors dig in their heels. Ramadoss the senior smirks. How come beneficiaries of reservation do not want to give it back to the society? Well, tough luck oldie.

The scheme that was supposed to foster equality is actually creating a whole new set of differential expectations. So beware.

In terms of speed to market, Ramadoss the junior created a record of sorts. From tabling the bill to signing into law of the land by our political president, the provision for 65-year age limit for AIIMS directors spent merely a couple of days in not so suspended animation.

1. Ramadoss tables bill.
2. MPs say aye.
3. Prez signs bill.
4. Venugopal ousted.
5. New director appointed.

All within a week. What's the big deal? Well, just the selection part usually takes days if not weeks or months.

But we digress. The point is, social justice is paramount, either way you look at it. Ordinary people or aam aadmi if you like, do not get Z-class security. It is not funny when shrapnel hits you in the stomach. Say you are eating chat with your family at a popular joint:

You: I don't feel so good in my stomach.
Family Member 1: Must be indigestion. Just take an antacid pill when we get home.
Family Member 2: Run!
You: Wait for me while I pick up my intestines!

We can't say if Afzal is guilty. In fact, we are betting on innocent. So many intellectuals couldn't possibly be wrong.

So, why not pardon this poor man? All it takes is a signature (step 3). Our Prez can casually sign it while watching Chak De with Shah Rukh Khan. Yet Afzal must spend an indeterminate amount of time incarcerated, hanging in limbo (not that hanging you fools). Can you let this monstrous violation of human rights take place right before your eyes and talk about "social justice"?