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I have observed the recent court case whereby the supreme court has benned boradcast of adult movies on television. How about allowing it?

For the last many years the so called moral police have been monopolising the right to define morality for us. We need to raise our voices against it. Why should I miss out on 'Schindler's List' if Prof. Mrs. Naithani doesnt want to see it? What happens to my choice? Let's not forget that television is a medium that a family follows within it's household. A programme on television is not 'public broadcast'. Secondly - & this is the most important of issues for me - why should Prof. Mrs. Naithani & the court decide what is moral & what is not? If it is an incident in a public place then yes the courts definitely can. But as long as it is a private matter to be passed judgement on by each individual, both of them should not have a say. Its not a crime to watch an adult film cleared by the censor board. There is an argument that tries emotional blackmail. Mrs. Naithani will be the first to raise it. 'Our children get affected by vulgar content on TV'. Well, in that case the parents need to be helped save their children. There are enough electronic devices that can block off channels deemed unsuitable for viewing by children without parental giudance. I plead with the court to give me my freedom to choose. Can't we concentrate our energies on more important issues? There are millions of Indians having to survive on a single meal a day. There are millions of children who don't have access to schools. There are millions below the poverty line. Our country is plagued by corruption. Why is morality such a major issue? The answer to this question will be long enough to write a whole book on. Anyways, I want the freedom to choose.