Risking Lives

In our day to day life we fail to notice these people who are risking their lives for us. Some of them have definitely caught my attention. I would like to emphasize the kind of risk they take in their day to day job in this blog.

1.The Building Masons: When the tall edifices are being built, it is the masons who risk their life during the construction work. I have seen masons who paint the walls or cementing the bricks in the top portion of a building just by hanging on the scaffoldings. When the roofing is done they have to expose themselves to the scorching sun for the whole day which is a daunting job for many of us.

2.Pizza Delivery boys: In Chennai I have witnessed the Pizza delivery boys who whizz along in their bikes though the busy roads to deliver the order on time. The only reason is people who want everything delivered at home. The Pizza outlets are greedy to make money and make offers like, If the pizza delivery is delayed, it would be delivered absolutely free of cost. For this the poor delivery boy suffers.

3.The Farmer: The farmers risk their life by venturing out to the field where the chance of bitten by a venomous snake is more. Records say that in India on an average 5000 farmers are bitten by poisonous snakes and die due to the venom.

4.Last but not the least the NSG Commandos who risk their lives while combating with terror. The recent 26/11 attacks on Mumbai has shown that they are the real martyrs of this country.

Point to ponder: Think of the wages all the above people are paid with. This happens only in India. If the readers feel other professions which are similar please share as your comments.