you were cert. correct that they wouldn’t approve of my “Cristal-swilling.”

tehelka article on the shri rama sene, the latest head of the hydra. and more about how visions that this extremism can be reined before it spins out of control are delusional.

Yeah, well, you were cert. correct that they wouldn’t approve of my “Cristal-swilling.” Maybe I should adopt the moniker “clueless” for a while!

I’m so upset and depressed about these two cases in india, i can’t think straight anymore. i’m wondering if i should give up my indian citizenship (i’ve had the option for the past couple years, but i’ve been dithering) or be like ms. manjula sood and try to find a way to be politically involved in some capacity

Sorry that you feel this way. I have had some dark thoughts about how I would have reacted if it was my sister in that pub (she is a college student in Delhi, and I worry). Intolerance, bigotry, hatred and violence are unfortunate realities that we have to accept. I wouldn’t think of renouncing my citizenship because some morons do not understand the concept of personal freedom. I will go back and live my life according to my own principles, and cliched as it may sound, be the change that I seek in the world. I also feel that we get an artificial measure of the increased prevalence of these incidents because of a more visible & alert media. I know a guy (he was a patient of mine) from Goa, who was viciously attacked by a racist gang at a train station in England. He spent 3 months in hospital, then went back to finish his studies. He has applied for a British citizenship recently because he didn’t let the racism of a few shatter his dream. I thought that was very brave of him.

65 · rob said

Ah, Port, your fickle-ness is going to drive me right back to that Filipina Emirates stewardess that you always insisted was “so inappropriate for me.” What to do?

rob, i’d joke around with you; but honestly, i’m so upset and depressed about these two cases in india, i can’t think straight anymore. i’m wondering if i should give up my indian citizenship (i’ve had the option for the past couple years, but i’ve been dithering) or be like ms. manjula sood and try to find a way to be politically involved in some capacity. i think it’s the stewardess’ call this time. will she take you back?

Saddest thing about the first link:

In her statement Saba said she was sorry and that she would get the tattoo removed through laser surgery in the next three days.

Lawlessness prevails.

i’m so upset and depressed about these two cases in india, i can’t think straight anymore.

Wanted : Courage, Compassion and Character

Ah, Port, your fickle-ness is going to drive me right back to that Filipina Emirates stewardess that you always insisted was “so inappropriate for me.” What to do?

rob, i’d joke around with you; but honestly, i’m so upset and depressed about these two cases in india, i can’t think straight anymore. i’m wondering if i should give up my indian citizenship (i’ve had the option for the past couple years, but i’ve been dithering) or be like ms. manjula sood and try to find a way to be politically involved in some capacity.

i think it’s the stewardess’ call this time. will she take you back?