Violence as a form of protest?
From Salman Rushdie to politicians, increasingly we see with every protest there is the threat of violence. It takes no time at all for a state to cave in, except for the rare unity displayed on politicians against Anna. But now, the Gandhian is in controversy as well over his remark that when tolerance runs out a slap may help put the brain back in place. Why is violence increasingly becoming the first resort in our democracy?
