The truth of Canadian communication theorist Marshal McLuhan’s maxim that the medium is the message was proved by the reprinting of the May 21, 2016 Parsiana editorial viewpoint "Building and breaking barriers" in the Mumbai Mirror (MM) daily of June 4. Normally our editorials initiate a sober, reasoned discussion from those involved and concerned about community issues. The publication’s views are well known and often stated so there are few surprises that would warrant any unusual outburst. A kind of uneasy peace prevails between the more liberal minded Parsis and those advocating the orthodox view.
But when the medium......