Independence Day Again

Here we had our independence day again and I observe the spirit of Indianness coming forth with the intention to make a quick buck. Patriotic movies are shown, patriotic songs are played and patriotic feelings surge forth from every media channel in order to increase their trp's. Radio shows are giving away independence day freebies. The general public is happy with one more day of holiday and unhappy with another dry day. Things move on but somethings don't change, for the past 18 years of conscious existence I have seen children selling flags every year incessantly without fail. It makes me wonder was our independence a compromise in the hands of the diplomats and politicians? Do we as people of this country actually follow democracy for the people?
My independence day would be the day when these children actually get off the streets, go to school, choose their leaders and decide the future of their country. Jai Hind!!!