nd poor Socrates paid with his life for being an ostensibly dangerous influence on the youth of Greece. Wonder how his persecutors would have reacted to some of the auto advertising on Indian television of late. At least two bike companies have launched TV commercials over the past odd month that, if not promote, at least display examples of irresponsible driving.

Sample this ad for Suzuki Zeus. The biker in the commercial performs feats, which are well nigh impossible to perform on a 125 CC, single cylinder bike. He also displays irresponsible road behaviour. ... more