".. in many Asian cultures (especially in
the rural areas of countries such as Nepal), women are seen as little
more than farm animals--completely utilitarian baby-making machines
with no real capacity for intelligent thoughts."

I hope you were not in the Jury. I can see where someone with this kind of prejudice in their head can sway their vote to. I am sure if it was a white male on trial you would not have had this prejudice in your head. 

I am not saying who is innocent or guilty here but shame on your hypocritical comment on Asian society and culture. You know India had a female head of the Nation about 35 years ago and your precious USA is almost 40 years away from electing a female head of the state. Yes women have more liberty here but also more women are punched in the face here more than anywhere else.

Ajay, came to this country when was 13, he is more American than anything else, do not dare to push him towards the Asian culture, He is your alike. Only Nepali on him is the color of his skin and his association to Nepalese Community Organization. You are one narrow minded frog in a well. All you know is the well you are in and nothing more.

If Ajay had won a gold medal for you, you would have proudly called him American. Accept it, he is an American just like you are.

Talk about what he should be punished for regardless of his culture and background.

Sid