"What is happening right now is actually a systematic effort to create chaos, an attempt to arrive at a situation in which the civil rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution can be suspended. The RSS has never accepted the constitution. It has now, finally, maneuvered itself into a position where it has the power to subvert it. It is waiting for an opportunity. We might well be witnessing preparations for a coup--not a military coup, but a coup nevertheless. It could be only a matter of time before India will officially cease to be a secular, democratic republic."
from "My Seditious Heart" by Arundhati Roy
Whilst reading this book there have been dozens of times when I've thought, "That's exactly what's going on in the USA right now!" And it's more than frightening. It makes me want to leave this godforsaken country right now. But who wants an ailing 67 year old man and his autistic children? No, it's too late for me. But it might not be too late for You. Hell, there are even some countries which are offering money to people to emigrate. It's probably a good idea. Who knows if we'll even have another "free and fair" election in the UST? They're already going after people of color, people who don't define their sexuality in the way that they deem fit, disabled people...you know the dance. And unless someone stops them (and who would that be?), it's going to get a lot worse. If you're young, it's time to fly. There are so many other places in this world where you can find a better, kinder, more dignified life.
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