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To: Thomas M. who wrote (8722)	11/15/2001 8:50:40 AM
From: goldsnow	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 23908

The tragedy in India was no different before and after the appearance of Ghandi. The tragedy was British oppression and racism.>>>> How about that...Millions of Hindu were killed by fellow Indian Muslems, not British

To: Thomas M. who wrote (8722)	11/15/2001 5:53:44 PM
From: goldsnow	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 23908

Tom, look Omar shares your view on fascism.. reuters.com Asked whether the Taliban would participate in a future broad-based government, he replied: "We would prefer death to the government of fascists."

To: Thomas M. who wrote (8722)	11/16/2001 12:23:10 AM
From: Brumar89	Respond to of 23908

The tragedy in India was no different before and after the appearance of Ghandi. The tragedy was British oppression and racism. In what way was the "tragedy (of India) British oppression and racism" after independence from Britain?

To: Thomas M. who wrote (8722)	11/17/2001 12:15:18 PM
From: chalu2	Respond to of 23908

India has reaped tremendous benefits from the colonial era. The British brought democratic principles, a system of laws, freedom of expression and widespread use of English which has allowed India to more and more take its place among the technological leaders of the world. The same goes for other colonies such as Hong Kong. In colonies where the English presence was less pervasive or of shorter duration, such as in the Arab world, there is precious little democracy, freedom of expression, technological advancement, or a legal system ensuring individual rights. One need only compare the relative merits of places like Hong Kong and Mumbai (which have a bright future) with places like Cairo or Baghdad (backwards and filled with despair) to see what I am saying is true.