I agree with the gist of the other posters (even if they have over-reacted): most of your comments reek of paternalism, Western exceptionalism, hypocrisy, holier-than-thou sanctimony, and clinging to stereotypes about Indians and having a grossly mis-informed view of Indians and India.
Your comment was the initial one, and it was not in good faith at all, ergo the cascade of defensive comments from Indians (whose sentiments I understand).
Whether what you said is racist or not is debatable, but stereotypical? Definitely. If you want to criticise India, there are many, many other things to say (such as its lengthy and backwards bureaucracy) without attacking ISRO of all things and subsequently linking it to rape (???).
Fact of the matter is that through ISRO and its projects, education is made more important for boys and girls alike, money is funnelled into research and education, and more education means a more civilised populace.
delta_p_delta_x|2 years ago
I agree with the gist of the other posters (even if they have over-reacted): most of your comments reek of paternalism, Western exceptionalism, hypocrisy, holier-than-thou sanctimony, and clinging to stereotypes about Indians and having a grossly mis-informed view of Indians and India.
Your comment was the initial one, and it was not in good faith at all, ergo the cascade of defensive comments from Indians (whose sentiments I understand).
Whether what you said is racist or not is debatable, but stereotypical? Definitely. If you want to criticise India, there are many, many other things to say (such as its lengthy and backwards bureaucracy) without attacking ISRO of all things and subsequently linking it to rape (???).
Fact of the matter is that through ISRO and its projects, education is made more important for boys and girls alike, money is funnelled into research and education, and more education means a more civilised populace.
PrimeMcFly|2 years ago
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