From: MARDHEMS@ctrvax.Vanderbilt.Edu ()
Subject: Re: Interracial Dating, ABCD's, and Dissension
Organization: Vanderbilt University
Date: Fri, 22 Jan 1993 01:21:59 GMT
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	When I posted the message a couple of days ago, I never imagined the
overwhelmingly negative response that would follow. If I offended or hurt
anyone, I am truly sorry :-(

	My only intention was to spark a debate about a trend that I had
perceived. Instead, a powder keg was apparently ignited when all I had really
hoped for was an ideological discussion.  I am opposed to "political
correctness," and want to use one of the replies I received to show how a
narrow-minded mentality and self-righteous indignation supersede logic.

Excerpts from Deepak's letter:

> "Conservative voice of reason"? Is that what you call your hate-mongering
> and extreme prejudice? I suspect many conservatives would feel the bile
> rise in their throat just by your associating yourself with their cause.

	There are many kinds of conservatives. Pat Buchanan (whom I supported
for President) is very different from Mass. Governor William Weld (who is
pro-choice and pro-gay rights). Yet both spoke at the Republican Convention.
David Duke (whom I do not support) was the conservative Republican
gubernatorial candidate from Louisiana last year, and is openly opposed to
interracial marriage of any sort. Pat Robertson, who also spoke at the
Republican Convention, believes in a literal interpretation of the Bible,
although Genesis 9:28 lays the foundation for segregation. 

	Get your facts straight, Deepak. There are plenty of 'conservatives'
who fit my definition and not yours.  In your closed-minded arrogance I doubt
that you can see that.  You should have watched the Convention.

 
> Listen, Maneesh, stop making a fool of yourself. You're a pissy little college
> student (freshman, probably) who has no idea what a relationship entails in
> terms of committment, caring and understanding. What will "lead to the


	Well, actually no. I'm a 23 year-old JD\MBA student, and have been
dating the same girl for two and a half years. I'm not sure I see what that has
to do with anything, and I'm sorry you had to resort to name-calling <:-(

 
> Your romanticizing of the Indian family unit completely ignores the massive
> problems that joint families in India face - dysfunctional relationships,
> male-dominated households, complete loss of individuality, and so on. And
> why do you classify Indian families as "so successful"? On what basis do
> you make this claim?

	
	Actually, in my house, Mom's in charge. Dad brings home some cash, but
whoever controls the food controls the power. Seriously, I don't think that
Indian households are so 'male-dominated.' I think that there is a greater
respect for women in India than over here.

	'India Abroad' refers to Indians as the 'most affluent ethnic group in
the U.S.' The divorce rate in India is miniscule, while in the U.S. it is
pushing 70% (according to the 1990 Census).  Indian students make up
disproportionately high percentages of the top-ranked universities, and score
much higher (on average) on standardized tests than blacks, whites, and
Hispanics.  If a "strong family" is not responsible for this, then what is?


	Are you saying that Indians are inherently smarter than other races?

	Deepak, are you the racist that you accuse me of being????????



> How could I not get you wrong? Why should I think about the rubbish
> you spew from your hatred? I've got better things to do than listen
> to some punk (from Alabama, no less) tell me what is good for our


	What the hell do you have against Alabama?  You came here after being
born and brought up in India.  This country has apparently been very good to
you, else you would have returned to India. And now, you're putting down one of
the states in the country which afforded you new opportunities. 

	If you don't like it here, why the hell don't you go back? 

	Let's see if your fantastic mixed-up marriage could stand THAT!

DEEPAK, YOU'RE THE BIGGEST HYPOCRITE I'VE HAD THE PLEASURE OF NOT KNOWING!!



	Deepak shows his class one final time:


 
> Not in a country that produces fucking assholes like you!!!



	Your stupidity and inability to reason knows no bounds. 
		
			LIGHTEN UP, GUY !

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