Courtesy: Zee News Stemmed a mob in Kolkatta cracked the skull of a doctor when his 76-year-old patient with myocardial ischemia and arrhythmia succumbed to his ailment. Incidentally, the victim is from a minority group. That makes it difficult for politicians to make the 'correct' decision . There was a time when it was noble to treat the sick and downtrodden. People who had 'failed' in life, i.e., failed to live up to the expectations beset by the society, would find solace is serving the infirm. It was considered virtuous to live amongst and care for sick. Father Damien cared for lepers, contracted leprosy and was canonised. Florence Nightingale spent sleepless nights holding vigil in her ward to minimise morbidity. Mother Teresa left the comforts of her hometown to answer her call among the poor of Calcutta. In public life, many non-religious individuals sacrificed time and energy to establish medical ...
It is all Mimesis