Re: Enough of the racist fundamentalism, Ron

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Posted by Mark Faassen on 09:02:45 2008/05/13

In Reply to: Re: HINDUS support ISRAEL posted by Al Gordon

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As someone of Indian origin, I find letter-writer Ron Banerjee's hope that India will evolve into a "Hindu state" offensive. The last time I checked the constitution, India was an officially secular nation that treated the numerous religious groups in the country with equal respect and fairness. I hope readers ask themselves why someone who practises Hindu religious exclusivity is trying to associate himself with Israel. Israel is a Jewish state and a bona fide democracy, and that is in no way akin to the fundamentalist hopes Mr. Banerjee represents. 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