I am an Indian.
And I think most of us are simple minded, gullible followers who are ever willing to fall for anything that glimmers. Religious leaders who are accused of hoarding disproportionate wealth, politicians with a criminal record of pitting one community against another as well as political groups that have managed to infringe upon the basic rights of individuals by their moral policing as well as plastic faced dumb celebrities who hide their absolute lack of intellect and general awareness behind the mask of tangible glamour- all manage to find such a HUUUUGE following.
I think money, power and looks are valued so much more than intellect, character and class in our country simply because the first three manage to grab attention of the masses. Their grandeur is an escape for the poor or middle class Indian who himself or herself could not make it to the 'top rung' of the society, maybe because of lack of opportunity or (worse) maybe because (s)he compromised and settled for the low paying equilibrium that life had to offer.
Sadly, the glitterati and 'repute' and the reason behind all the opulence of the aforementioned classes or individuals is never really analysed by the 'simple minded' Indians who are taught to be respectful, non controversial, non confrontational and devoutly loyal from their very childhood. Our value system along with our education system that assesses and rewards the pupil on his or her ability to cram and purge the data given in books is quite a lethal combination which produces individuals who do not question people, instructions and institutions that they interact with, on a daily basis, throughout their lives! And when these individuals become parents, the same teaching is imparted to their children.
Definitely the naiveté outnumber the those who can critically analyse and most who can do so, use the skill and manipulate the complex system for their own benefit. Of course this isn't a rule but it definitely is a generalised trend (and I talk about my country because this is where my observation is limited to.)
I am expecting to 'offend' some readers (maybe) because 'It is easier to fool people than to convince them that they are being fooled.'
I do not own the pic used in display. Took it from the link:
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