How Forgetful Are We ????

I just reached home by 6.00 in the morning and was so enthu to go and cast my vote that inspite of working a night shift i decided to stay awake ...bored my sis a bit and made her also wake up and cast her vote along with me early morning at 7.00 am itself. We were among the first ones to cast the vote. I was under the illusion that post 26/11 - the great Mumbai terror attack it may be crowded if i go later to vote . Loads of people will come and vote since there was so much talk about people registering for voter id and then so ads all over the place just to emphasize on voting rights. But what a disappointment to see the news channels later in the evening. Only 43% of mumbai has voted. Isnt it a shame. Where did all the so called responsible citizens go who stood there near the Taj post 26/11 with the candles and the loud noise about change and making a difference. Was watching Headlines today and the reporter mentioned one line ' Mumbaikars had to chose between 2 'V' s and they chose 'Vacation' instead of ' Vote ' and they chose 'Vacation'.
It was quite frustrating for me to see all this . When people speak so much and practice so less.
We talk all ill about politicians saying none of them are capable and bla bla bla but when we dont do our responsibility well do we even have the right to go ahead and speak about change and revival. Where is the 57% of the mumbaikars ?? Are they not part of the change movement . Dont they wish to see a better Mumbai? If one cant exercise such a basic constitutional right there is no point blaming the politicians and the terrorists. Our weaknesses are so very clearly visible to all .

Like my brother said ' People forget fast ' . Has Mumbai really forgotten 26/ 11??

I just relate this to how frustrating it would have been for God. He bought the Isrealites out of Egypt. Did all the miracles :Split the red sea , saved the Israelites from the 10 plagues, gave them the 10 commandments to make sure that they 'DONT FORGET' and what did He see.
The Israelites forgot. And this grieved God and it shows in the verse :
'But my people have forgotten me. They burn incense as an offering to worthless idols, and they stumble along the way, on the ancient path. They go on side roads and not on major highways "
- Jeremiah : 18 :15.

So i just hope we are more responsible and remember not to forget ..............