Dave, it's got nothing to do with race, and everything to do with
nationality. You're more than welcome to switch nationalities. The package
deal would bring you lower airfares, global-level petroleum prices, and
(if you're based in South Asia, like most of us) salaries at about
one-tenth Western levels. You probably also won't get visas to Western
countries that easily then ... or will you?
Ready for the deal? FN
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Where the needs of the world and your talents cross, there lies your
vocation. --Aristotle
On Mon, 7 Feb 2005, David Futers wrote:
If in the UK I made a racist comment, attempted to charge an Indian or
indeed any ethnic minority person more for service than a English
person I would be subjected to the full force of the law.
Imagine my surprise when taking a trip to Mumbai I found that my
airfare was twice that of my Indian colleague. I paid RS7500 and he
Rs3500. My seat was next to his so why. Is this a racist policy being
applied to white foreigners based on the fact that we do not live in
India.
It got worse as my Indian friend was able to visit Elephanta island
caves for Rs10 when I had to pay Rs250. Now that is discrimination.
It is not that I can not afford the additional costs It is a matter of
principle
Dave
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