Meanwhile, I am still waiting for context around General Candeth's alleged 'racism' - in or of whatever direction. Since <jc> is not going to provide such, maybe someone else will. And: I wrote that the Indian Constitution too is 'racist'. In didn't write racist. That is, without ' ', for those who need lengthy explanations - without providing any themselves.
> Frederick FN Noronha wrote: Kandeth wasn't Christian/Catholic, > contrary to what the spelling of his surname might suggest: > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K._P._Candeth > > COMMENT: > > I have no particular interest in the professed religion or atheism of > another person. After all, that is a private decision each one makes. > > I do, however, wish to know the following from FN, if he will consent to > advise: > > a: Why did FN choose to spell the General's surname with a K instead > of a C? Is that how the General spelled his own surname? > > b: Why did FN refer us to the particular Wikipedia site wrt the > General's religion? > > c: Does the wikipedia site refer to his religion or even his religion > at birth? The proclaimed 'Nair' bit having been noted. > > d: Does the site advise us how the General's father got to be named M > A Candeth or what his religion was? > > ps: I was not in Goa when General Candeth was around passing decrees. > If FN was back in Goa at the time, he was hardly in a position to > comprehend much. Alfred Tavares states that he rubbed shoulders with > his kin. Not that it matters but I prefer to accept Alfred chacha's > point of view. > > My question however was related to an allegation that one of his > declarations was racist. I have asked for proof. I have been advised > that the proof will be e-forwarded to me tomorrow. > > I am like Thomas. I will believe it when I see it. And when I do > ....so will you. > > BTW: I disagree with Patrice Riemens that the Indian Constitution is > racist. However, that is another topic. > > jc >
