*** Are you practicing for a comedy club appearance :-)?
Ha! Ha! - I was referring to the relationship between AANA/AFNA. I really don't see massive upheavals being caused to the community because of the relationship they may/may not have. If it does - I want to be on Mars (you know its getting closer these days). :)
*** Allow me to take that question and attempt to answer it:
It is because some people DO NOT want that. Why, you ask? Well, some people do not like to socialize, hang out or cavort with others they don't care for. That is exactly why they have private social clubs, where they know each other, have similar tastes, hold similar ideals and attitudes and demeanors. There is comfort in that.
Do you have a better idea?
Go ahead, we are listening :-).
Well! if experienced people like you have given up - my solution probably will not be that palatable or even better:
Nevertheless - here is an attempt:
If the present powers that control these orgs do not agree to unification - then the ordinary members should quit en masse. That should give them a wake-up call. I would suggest that a "plebicite" (the eteranal dream of many non-Kashmiris - :)) be held in the upcoming Convention at Houston in this regard. Let the people decide if they want ONE org or 10.
You know, what should surprise the diaspora the most --- the almost defeaning silence that seems to emanate from these so-called leaders. Where are they? What is their response to a UNIFICATION?
I will hold my ground - if there is no serious attempt in bringing about One Organization, then I like many others will just not join any org. I will try and attend the yearly hangamas, the Bihus etc thats about it.
To me, to join all orgs. in order to appease everyone is totally baseless and a big waste. Why should one have to bend over backwards to please these leaders and orgs.
And if anyone suggests that one can effect a change in policy/philosophy by joining an org is trying to pull a fast one (or is in utopia). The controls of running the show are still in the hands of a few die-hards who will never give up. For anything to happen - these DIE-HARDS have to leave - they are just plain anti-social, and divisive. The other members of course just do their bidding like sheep.
A couple of the younger crowd have given some good suggestion. Instead of ignoring these ideas - I urge our leaders to seriously review these. Sometimes, a child shall lead them.
With Regards
Ram
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