Danish newspaper Morgenavisen Jyllands Posten recently carried a series of advertisements depicting Mahatma Gandhi, Dalai Lama, and Nelson Mandela in a totally different light. Though the ads may be offensive at first sight, the ads are meant to start a debate and make people think as the ads catch phrase "Life is Easier, if you don't speak up. Debate" suggests.
In response to these ads, Salil Tripathi has an excellent article in Live Mint which hits the mark.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Admiring Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Dalai Lama
Labels:
Education,
Freedom of Speech,
Media,
Statement of the Day
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