Monday, August 15, 2011

‘Dirty and dark like Tamilians’

Thanks Wikipedia
A couple of angry friends asked why I did not write against US vice-consul Maureen Chao who said she felt "dirty and dark like Tamilians" after a long train journey.
In a funny coincidence, US Secretary Hillary Clinton recently visited Tamil Nadu and declared that the US-India partnership was based on shared values of democracy, liberty and respect for religious and cultural diversity.
The same Chao had said: “As a student I chose India, fascinated by its culture and religion. I was amazed at the graciousness of the people.”
Therefore, the best way to punish Chao is to forgive her. That way Tamils can stand taller.
As Ann Landers said, "Hate is like an acid. It destroys the vessel in which it is stored." The key to best health is a “let go” habit.
About Tamil/ians from Wikipedia: Tamil is one of the longest surviving classical languages in the world. The Tamil literature has existed for over 2,000 years. Tamil language inscriptions written c. 1st century BCE and 2nd century CE have been discovered in Egypt, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Tamilians are an ethnic group native to Tamil Nadu and the northeastern region of Sri Lanka. Historic and post 19th century emigrant communities are also found across the world, notably Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius, South Africa, Australia, Canada, Reunion (France) and the UK.
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23 comments:

  1. Felicity Grace TerryAugust 15, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Not that its an excuse but I believe that sometimes people come out with these offensive things not even realising just what they have said and just how offensive they are.

    On a more positive note I love that quote from Ann Landers, its so true.

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  2. Harish P IAugust 15, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Well said....

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  3. viju jacobAugust 15, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Yen kariya niram un kannil, un vellai niram en kaal adiyil

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  4. Vijay MenonAugust 15, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Perfect response, why should we even care when the dog is barking at a mountain

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  5. AmritAugust 15, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Ramesh,

    You may use 'Let go' but does not seem Indian media is going to let it go. I like Ann Landers' quote

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  6. AmritAugust 15, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Ramesh,

    When she visits Panjab, she is likely to say "jubilant, happy, clean and musical' like Panjabis :)))

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  7. NonaAugust 15, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    I like the "forgive and stand taller" part. Hats off to you.

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  8. Kavita SahariaAugust 16, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    This kind of statement deserves no attention .Best left ignored. I loved Ann Lander quote .

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  9. subuAugust 16, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    By getting angry with the author of the racial slur, let us not give undue importance to the undeserving (un)deplomat!

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  10. Anupama K. MazumderAugust 16, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Forgiveness is the best virtue!

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  11. SandhyaAugust 16, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    We should just ignore her! We don't need her recognition...the whole world knows about us!

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  12. rajiAugust 16, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Ridiculous .I didnt know of this.It's sad that the eceonomy of theirs which rely on our strengths and talents donot accept our color and race!shocking

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  13. AshaAugust 16, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    people who comment like this are few, there are many americans who have come has visitors to TN, mesmerised by tamil culture, ended up studying in schools like Kalakshetra and marrying Tamils too.

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  14. Rama AnanthAugust 16, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Another blogger friend too blogged on the same issue.
    Yes I think we should not stoop to their level to even waste our time pondering over such remarks.
    I also like the quote of Ann Landers.

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  15. AmritAugust 16, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    So Ramesh, there is more to it. She visited Panjab and thought she became like Panjabis but there is only one small problem..no that is not color...it is just that she could not laugh or talk with an open heart :)))

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  16. SEPOAugust 16, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    dislike the comment on tamilian :)
    like your take on it

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  17. Anupama K. MazumderAugust 16, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Hi Ramesh,
    I just removed my blog on Anna. I guess its time to support the old man, and air our personal views later. At least he has been able to achieve something we could hardly dream of.

    I have lost your comment as a result.

    I hope you like the currently-new blog, on Goa.

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  18. hamaarethoughts.comAugust 17, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    its best to be ignored...All kids of white trash I see in US ...but then ...I am more focused at my work and goals!
    ...

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  19. BK Chowla,August 17, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    The day we start to respect our own people, no force in the world can behave as they do at times.We are headless chickens

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  20. ಅಶ್ವಿನಿ/ AshwiniAugust 17, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Well Said Buddy. Let go - is the best motto to carry in life where ever you head to.

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  21. chitraAugust 19, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Nalla ezhuthittinge...thanks .

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  22. OnkarAugust 20, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Correct.The best thing is to ignore the comment

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  23. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I don't think any comments like this makes someone lesser god, letting go is the best strategy :-)

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