> True to a point that they may not view themselves as one
> happy family Overseas, But over here our programming caters
> to exactly that region.
> Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis and Sri Lankans
>
>
> > Ethnicity is not based on geography. "South Asia" denotes
> > a geographic area but doesn't define the culture,
> religion,
> > race, etc. of the people who live there. The area of South
>
> > Asia includes many different groups, including Indians and
>
> > Pakistanis. Those two groups, it is my understanding, do
> > not view themselves as part of one happy family. I believe
>
> > the nuclear weapons race in that part of the world
> > underscores
> > the distance those two countries have put between
> > themselves.
> >
> > It matters not how much English is spoken on WTTM, or
> WWTR.
> > The station wouldn't attract a general audience. The
> > material
> > broadcast appeals to a minority group, whatever dialect it
>
> > speaks.
>
> You would be very supprised to find out that we have many
> American(non-south asian) listeners.
>
>
> > It's been a while since I've been in high school, so I
> > might be wrong. But I haven't heard of any schools where
> > Spanish is a REQUIRED language. Can anyone confirm this?
>
>
> Today a Second language is required. seems most of the
> schools are pushing Spanish as the Second language. My Kids
> are 8 and 12 They are both taking Spanish in school.
> My daughter whos 8 and still learning to read English. is
> Bringing home reading
> assignments and homework in Both English and spanish Go
> figure.
>
>
> >
> > Neal writes, "...soon a south asian language will be
> > required."
>
> I was Kidding around when saying this ,but who Knows..
> maybe someday??
>
> > I don't think I am the only one who believes this is not
> > going to happen. Perhaps because of the British colonial
> > heritage in India, all the Asian Indians I know speak
> > English,
>
> In India students are Required to Learn English as a
> second language.
> this is why"all the Asian Indians I know speak English"
> There are so many Dialects in India its mind blowing.
> .
>
> > I find the rest of Neal's post a bit distasteful.
> you may call it Disgraceful I call it as I see It as fact.
>
> However I agree with you that Occupations happened to
> match the different Ethnic grooups as they Imigrated to the
> U.S.
>
> > People should not be characterized by the occupations they
> choose. Often
> > immigrants enter occupations that happen to be a good
> match
> > at the time they emigrate to the United States. The
> Chinese
> > had no greater affinity for washing clothes than any other
>
> > people but at one time there were many Chinese laundries
> > in American cities. Many diners are owned by those of
> Greek
> > heritage but this isn't because they are not adept at
> > becoming
> > computer programmers.
> >
>
> LOL
> thats fuuny.. most people do stereotype jews as being rich
> and Cheap.
> Lets face a partial fact. Most Jewlers are Very religious
> Jews.
> I have family that fits that catagory. 99% of the worlds
> diamonds
> are from DeBears? you know who I mean .. its almost a 99%
> jewish industry
> lets face a fact that its a money industry. bartering for
> the Best deals
> But untill you work with south Asians.. You can really laugh
> at all the stereotyping....Its hard to type it and say it
> correctly ..
> One thing I learned from reading in these groups.. Harold
> is a great Name.. its my fathers name also. and Just like my
> Father. Harold is never wrong about anything, and never
> admits when hes wrong.
> Seems you cannot make a comment without him having something
> derogotory to say. Just Like my Father always negative.
> Geeze lighten up...relax its Only a messageboard.dont take
> everything written Like its written in stone as fact. Hey I
> may not be always correct. But I am hardly ever wrong... Too
> Error is to be Human. Human. human. human
> Error error error LOL..Not enough sleep. later guys and
> Gals
>
> Did I creat harm To anyone?????? I better put my fingers
> away.. my typing might poke an EYE out reading this
> stuff.....
>
> > I am especially taken aback by the stereotyping of Jews as
>
> > being rich. I don't think Neal intended any harm, but he
> > should realize that this is part of a centuries-old charge
>
> > to discredit and demonize a religious group. A New York
> > magazine had a cover story recently that dragged up
> another
> > anti-Semitic stereotype. The magazine was criticized for
> > this attempt to reinforce an awful canard.
> >
>
Neal. You could have taken the high road and apologized
for the hurtful and untrue comments you made. You chose
instead to extend the stereotyping. You summon up the
spectre of that notorious anti-Semite Al Sharpton who
referred to Jews as "diamond merchants." You attempt,
in your previous post, to justify the hateful comments
of Sharpton.
I am entitled to my opinions, Neal. Like others on this
forum I am willing to share my views and observations
with others. You are free to disagree and express your
own opinions. However, simply because you disagree with
my beliefs doesn't make them "wrong." And because I hold
to my beliefs doesn't make me wrong, or in error. Unless
you can prove that you have a special conduit to the
Absolute Truth, you only can offer an opinion.
I enter into a forum like this to toss around issues with
others. I respect all opinions that are offered in good
faith and with respect toward others. I don't tolerate
ethnic stereotyping.
