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Originally posted by Optimist Prime
I wasn't joking. He didn't work for all Indians, only those who were his same religion. He didn't care about Muslims, Jainists, Buddhists or any one else that supported him before his peaceful thing worked (which I applaud). I take offence that after India was freed, he did nothing to change to caste system.
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wow - i retract, then. The impression I received was that such a ludicrously inflammatory romp could only be made in jest - it was so over the top, that I assumed you were kidding, and I responded in like. My fault, and I apologize to everyone else for stepping to bat for you.
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Anyway, if you really want to discuss this - why would Ghandi attempt to destroy the caste system in India? It is interwoven into the culture and religion of the region, and while to western minds it reeks of abasement and unfairness, our way is just that - ours, and no more important, fair, or universal than any others.
Also - you're going to have to explain the "Indians/Native Americans" comment - are you implying that a statistical majority of people who trace their roots to the Indian Subcontinent would now claim their ancestry to be that of the Native American people? If so, I doubt you'll be able to find a statistic to back that up, and I really request a cite.
This whole thing boggles my mind - not that you're questioning Ghandi, but the presentation left something to be desired if you were aiming for serious discussion.