Indian train accident.....

seraph · Oct 9th, 2005, 03:06

I find that Indians are often painfully aware of the shortcomings in safety but feel powerless to do anything about it. I am also not sure that there is much public admiration for "whistle blowers".

I suspect that in part this has to do with the sense that if you rock the boat too much, you are only going to bring problems upon yourself. It also may have to do with a little too much respect for - and perhaps a desire - to please those who are higher up in the chain of command.

Better to not say anything and hope for the best.

psfb · Oct 9th, 2005, 09:59

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Originally Posted by Anders

Please tell us about your travel plans, so we know were we should not go

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

psfb, please leave Indiamike.com ...at once!

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Originally Posted by Digital Drifter

<awed Silence>

Where ever I'm going, you're going first, in front me. After you make it to the other side, I'll follow.

Aww... you guys have got no sense of adventure!

Hey I'm still alive aren't I?

Nick-H · Oct 9th, 2005, 16:29

psfb · Oct 9th, 2005, 17:36

...and before anyone asks - I was several thousand miles from the earthquake!

Digital Drifter · Oct 9th, 2005, 18:45

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Originally Posted by psfb

...and before anyone asks - I was several thousand miles from the earthquake!

whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat! Even proximity is not a Requirement? Heavens, help us!

SHIMLA · Oct 9th, 2005, 18:57

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Originally Posted by psfb

...and before anyone asks - I was several thousand miles from the earthquake!

However, wasn't that you with the remote control ?

psfb · Oct 9th, 2005, 21:17

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Originally Posted by SHIMLA

However, wasn't that you with the remote control ?

Aww Crap! I knew I shouldn't have pushed the button on the remote labelled "Major Shit Happens" but curiosity got the better of me so I pressed it anyway. Sorry!!!

Oct 9th, 2005, 03:06	#31
seraph Kadosh, Kadosh, Kadosh Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vaikuntha Dham Posts: 443	I find that Indians are often painfully aware of the shortcomings in safety but feel powerless to do anything about it. I am also not sure that there is much public admiration for "whistle blowers". I suspect that in part this has to do with the sense that if you rock the boat too much, you are only going to bring problems upon yourself. It also may have to do with a little too much respect for - and perhaps a desire - to please those who are higher up in the chain of command. Better to not say anything and hope for the best. Last edited by seraph : Oct 10th, 2005 at 00:18. Reason: typo

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