Just because of a few radical voices, the freedom of artists is being curtailed every now and then. Just because of a few self appointed guardians of religion and culture, the freedom of expression should not be extinguished. If a piece of art shows the negativity present in the society, it should be used as an inspiration for bringing about a change. Instead of banning a film or a book, lessons must be learnt on how the shown evils can be removed from the society. An artist can be a medium of change, the spark that lights a fire. He should not be unduly harassed. Society should allow an artist to showcase his view, his perception. If something needs to be banned, it is the hatemongers, people who deliberately set out to disturb the peace, to offend others. It is not the artist, it is the extremist who needs to be banned.
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