Please allow me some leverage to input my point of view. 1) it's perfectly fine to dicuss the caste discrimination that has been paralyzing our society for centuries. 2) matter of fact, it's good to have healthy debates which seamlessly aim at seeking solutions. 3) i would say, it's fine even if we discuss the issues here in sajha itself, as sajha is sajha-- a platform to voice one's opinion, i believe. what's NOT fine is: 1) soon as this issue comes in sajha, 10 out of 10 times, it would head towards bashing each other, name calling, foul languages which only stir more hatred instead of coming to any sort of concrete solution (consensus). 2) people are full of racial prejudices, they don't want a healthy debate. they want to fight and exhibit their "dadagiri" behind their concealed identities. some of them do it for fun, and others for purpose. 3) wise people ignore those posts. less wiser ones reply. not so wise ones resort to cheezy replies, pictures and so on and instigate more hatred. 4) amidst this level of hatred and prejudice, having a thoughtful debate is out of question, let alone reaching to consensus. 5) freedom of speech should be respected. however, that does not mean you have a right to insult the sentiments of other people and/or communities. sajha admin has full right to act against those ill-motives. it's NOT dictatorship as some were implying in other threads. 6) the best way to avoid caste discrimination is not by discussion, but by changing us as an individual, getting over our racial prejudice. we are social animals. being a part of the society, we hold certain responsibilities. if we don't care about it, nothing's gonna happen. let's do a self-analysis and debate with ourselves. leave sajha alone. LooTe