Wrong messages

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jFKAVM8BeOqhxL1nyx51HrJhK2Mw?docId=CNG.34d413ddaf37cdcea164fb9b026494b1.b41

I think it's a wrong message that Russia is sending to the world by saying 'no' to the Nobel Peace prize nomination. While I understand that the Norwegians, Lilliputians in the world arena, are using this prize as a political tool with the backing of the west, Russia could have done better by just abstaining or not responding. The ambassador could have told the committee...I couldn't get the flight ticket or I lost the flight ticket or I carry a STD. But what did the poor prize winner do to lose being recognized for his life-long struggle under a mammoth regime? Ofcourse, the Nobel committee gave the prize to Obama before he did anything and never gave the prize to Gandhi when he was the most peaceful worker of the last century. I'm not against the Chinese government because it's none of my business and it is up to them to create their own society just like how the Afghans or Americans or Indians want their own society. It is also indecent and against sensibility to try to impose one model of governance over another because people are different everywhere. Hindus or Americans cannot judge Muslims poorly on stoning because they themselves once had the practice of sati and witch burning. Outsiders can only raise the awareness without a holier than thou attitude and it is upto insiders if they want a change.

PS: I'm a Lilliputuian myself and I remain one.