Originally posted by sreenivasarao s
A roman Emperor said, If you cannot give the people bread, give them circuses. This is the approach of the establishments in the Indian sub continent. People get lost in cricket while the problems of day-to-day living seldom get attention.
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This, in fact is not a new problem.
From the Romans to the German Nazis. The magnetism of all kinds of sportive entertainment was used by many rulers in different times.
But Sport, like football, is a various way to fight conflict. In as much sport might help to resolve or to enforce problems.
Ok, cricket isn't a sport, but obviously many indians belive in.