Posted by: Echoes November 17, 2005
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In my opinion, when it comes to making a sweeping generalization, "most of us" is better than an implied 'all of us'. Even more accurate perhaps would be "some of us". Sure, no question that Mr. Bhagat is entitled his opinions regardless of their credibility or intent and I think he should be genuinely heard. That said, when Mr. Bhagat or anyone (say, Joe Blow) makes a provocative public statement that is perceived offensive by a certain group people, it is only expected that the offended group of people will protest and some will seek to scrutinize the perceived offender. And I don't think there are universal terms of this protest or scrutiny. In my view, this behavior is common and nothing specific to the "middle to upper-class Nepalis (and this includes all who visit this English-language site)". In fact, I find this very notion offensive.
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