Posted 2 years, 1 month ago terribly early in the morning by moreno
For those of you who do not know, my name is Moreno and I am of Indian descent. I only care about tragedies when they affect Indians. 9/11 - didn’t really care as the Indian death toll was relatively low. Tsunamis of 2004 - although many of the affected were Hindus, for the most part they were not Indian…yea I know Sri Lanka was hit but technically they’re not Indian… (my heart does go out to my brothers and sisters in South India who were hit by the tsunami). Hurricane Katrina - very few Indian victims . War in Afghanistan/Iraq - again, very low Indian representation results in me barely raising an eyebrow in concern. Earthquakes in Paksitan - try telling an Indian to be concerned about Pakistanis and you’ll get a right laugh in the face. 7/7 bombings in London hit the highest on the care-o-meter due to the large Indian population in London. The 3/11 Madrid bombings initially hit a little close to home as I called Madrid my home for 4 months in 2002 and passed thru the Atocha train station every day on my way to school…but this empathy soon waned into sympathy and eventually apathy as I realized that very few Indians were affected.
But people, we’ve got a serious problem here and the people of the world must unite to help these poor people. There has been a large-scale tragedy, the victims of which are primarily Indian. Yes, Indians are finally being represented..we’ve come a long way but we’ve finally made it. The bombings in Mumbai-formerly-Bombay (MFB) were done by evildoers and justice must be taken; we’ve got to smoke them out of their holes. We must protect democracy (India is the largest democracy in the world). We’ve got to defend freedom, justice, and the American way. Luckily, India recently became a nuclear power which will help ensure a swift, well-planned vengeance on the people who may or may not have carried out these horrific attacks.
Why is this tragedy receiving such low coverage in the American media? I am scared to answer, but I know that the good-doers around the world will come together to help the poor (this is India we’re talking about) in overcoming this: the first real tragedy of the millenium.
For an easy, cheap, and non-commital way to help these victims without the discomfort of leaving your padded chairs, click here. For every “e-candle” that is lit, CNN-IBN will give 1 rupee to each victim…and for those of you not familiar with Indian currency, 1 rupee is the equivalent of an American fingernail clipping. We shall overcome.
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dude, i thought we were called injuns. or american indians. you know, native americans.
Unfortunately, white people aren’t given license to joke about ethnicity and dead people in such public places, but I would like to point out that I always recommend to my fellow “I just need to find myself” bearded and hairy-armpitted travelers that they never travel in first class compartments. I like to think that my advice might have saved a few lives.
One rupee!! That’s 1/6 of a slice of cheese at McDonalds. If we round up all the readers if this weblog … I’m pretty sure we could donate at least three slices.
Finally, because I’ll probably never get a chance to again, I’d like to recommend the McAloo Tikki ™ Burger.
I hate to say this, but I have to agree with OSO on his comments. The statments that you have made, are on of the reasons that this world in so screwed up. I sat watching the news after the tsunami, and I cried for those people. I donated money, and clothes, as I will for the help now needed in India.
But you my friend, are on of the reasons that people hate you, and look down upon you.
“Why is this tragedy receiving such low coverage in the American media?”
They only care about tragedies when they affect
IndiansAmericans.Huh? While I do agree that Moreno is one of the reasons that people hate him, I think he’s brilliant.
Donating money and clothes is good; tears do nothing but call attention to yourself.
Czarina, you are one of those rare individuals who care about people all over the world. I tend to be more like Moreno, and I’d guess most Americans, who really only begin to care when tragedy stikes someone like us or someplace we have a connection. Don’t hate on him for that, it’s huan nature.
I was shocked, terrified, horrified, angered, disgusted, moved to violence at hearing that there was yet another bombing…but when I found out it was in India, a strong sigh of relief came over me. Thank God, I thought, it wasn’t in Mexico or the United States.
Of course I am kidding (well…nevermind) and I will send a little extra to the red cross just to help out ‘the largest democracy in the world’.
moreno and Rajeev, I would give multiple fingernail clippings to colonize either of you for a night.