Begging in High Definition and Stereo

One of Pa´s most special material possessions is a Bang and Olufsen television. It´s certainly not one of their better models, but it is still pretty cool and sexy-looking.

I have written several postings on beggars in India and are an everyday occurrence on the streets in every city, town and village. Of course beggars can be found in most towns and cities in UK too.

Watching television last night I witness a rather shocking television advert. It is for Action Aid. It is made up of scenes of poverty, from India and other “Third World” countries. The images are disturbing enough, but it is accompanied by text explain their pitiful circumstances, each more shocking than the next. It informs you that for 50 pence “you can make a difference”.

India itself is shocking enough, but in some ways this is even more in your face – it´s emotive, evocative and on Pa´s B&O TV, in high definition and stereo too.