Cop ethics

• Most of the problems faced by governments, whether in the states or at the Centre, can be traced to a single scourge: corruption. Further, it is distressing that the Indian Police Act is almost a century and half old. Police reforms will continue to be ineffective as long as those in uniform harbour outdated and wrong notions of power. While there are several good policemen around, the innumerable bad cops taint the profession and define its moral compass in the public mind.

— Prasad Malladi

Nidadavole

Let whistles blow

• If the government is indeed serious and sincere about eliminating corruption from the public services, it should take legislative and administrative measures to protect those public servants who have the professional ethics and courage to expose culprits. The administration should set up a system whereby a person can communicate the wrongdoings of another without ramifications. Legislating on whistle-blower protection alone will not do; there must be strict implementation of any such law on the ground.

— Y.G. Chouksey

Pune

Air pocket

• This refers to ‘Air India gets PM’s promise of help’. The PM’s view that Air India is prominent due to its status as a national carrier may be at odds with reality. Many frequent fliers complain of poor service and lack of professionalism. It may be wise for to set up a committee of secretaries responsible for closely monitoring the airline’s performance. In any case, the airline must be radically overhauled.

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