Happy Independence Day! 🇵🇰
Since I'm a little interested in history, I've definitely read about the partition of India and Pakistan, how bloody it was, and how the politicians of the time almost certainly did everything to make this conflict happen. But of course my knowledge is superficial.
Many people in developed countries are indifferent to public holidays. They were born when everything was good and safe and take it for granted. It seems that it will always be like this. But, unfortunately, it is not so. Throughout history, there have been many periods of prosperity, invariably followed by dark times of conflict and death.
We also have a very difficult history and every family has people who gave their lives for the country. A country is not just a name. This is a way of life, shared values and freedoms, this is the way of life of society that is close to you. There are bound to be corrupt people, criminals, and murderers in the country, but there is also the vast majority of ordinary citizens, your neighbors and relatives, who have a roughly objective goal of providing a decent life for everyone, regardless of their views. This is an unattainable ideal that is worth striving for.
Thank you!
I believe the separation was much needed but it could have been executed peacefully. There was no need for bloodshed. But I guess it's hard to divide a piece of land into two different countries when it's beautiful, it's resourceful, it's geographically important - the leaders fight for it.
I wonder if our kids will remember the sacrifices that their ancestors made? Or your great grandkids will remember the sacrifices you are making right now? Probably yes, but will they be passionate enough about their country? I have a feeling that troubled countries like ours will always make its people emotional, generation after generation.
You are right, a country is more than just a name or a piece of land. We should always celebrate the resilience of people who withstood the dark times. We should honour those who gave their lives for the good of country, and those who still don't hesistate to lay down their lives when there is less hope for survival. Because a country (like you have described) is worth striving for.
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