MemeMachineGo!

It’s always refreshing to read about some of the up-sides to the corporal punishment of children in slavery. The left-wing media is always spinning it like there’s only bad news.

Buddhia Singh is today the world’s youngest marathon runner. Considered an athletic marvel, this 5-year-old covered the 65 kilometers between the Indian cities of Puri and Bhubaneshwar in Orissa state in just over seven hours to stake his claim in the Limca Book of Records. […] The record feat was accomplished in the scorching Indian summer heat, with temperatures soaring to over 40°C. Slated to run a distance of 70 kilometers, he collapsed from exhaustion at 65 kilometers and had to be rushed to get medical attention, but not before taking his place in history. […]

Born in poverty and deprivation in the slums of Gautam Nagar in Bhubaneshwar City in Orissa state, Buddhia was sold by his helpless mother, Sukanti, for INR 800 (US$17.85) because she could not afford to raise him. She sold him because she could not feed him and now is happy to see his success and popularity.

This ironically proved to be the turning point for Buddhia. His talent, stamina, and indomitable spirit were discovered in the context of corporal punishment. One day, as punishment, Buddhia was asked to run continuously until he gave out. The kid returned after five hours, without any signs of stress or strain. It was then that Buddhia’s talent became evident, his coach, Biranchi Das, recollects.