May 13
samktg commented on
Passenger Ejected from Plane for Singing "I Will Always Love You".
The possibility that this was the result of a diabetic episode is really not all that bizarre. Episodes of hypoglycemia, caused by taking too much insulin, can cause people to behave in really weird and unexpected ways. The flight crew can handle situations like these however they want (I really can't blame them for not thinking to offer her a glass of juice), but if this woman really is diabetic, and this behavior was caused by a severely low blood sugar, AA is in the wrong for refusing to help her make other arrangements.
Apr 22
samktg commented on
Buddhists Attacking Muslims.
@17, I thought my response was obvious. Yes, you can form a valid opinion about child-rape in the Catholic church.
As far as Western women forming opinions about Indian rape culture? Certainly qua gender, but not qua ethnicity without a lot of education by Indian women. Incidentally, Indian Feminists did criticize their Western counterparts for speaking over them and for lacking an understanding of how the situation is formed by Indian culture.
Apr 22
samktg commented on
Buddhists Attacking Muslims.
@14, Would you have the experience as a Catholic? No. The investment as an individual in a society in which the Vatican holds enormous sway? Yes. The education? Probably.
Apr 22
samktg commented on
Buddhists Attacking Muslims.
@11, Feel free to form whatever opinions you like. There's just a good chance they'll be worthless. Most people coming from outside of these conflicts do not have the experience, investment, or education to participate in any meaningful dialogue about them. And before you make any assumptions, no, I am not a likudnik or an apologist.
@12, Whether or not the Crown Heights riots were handled well or not is not the point. That Andrew S is using them to back a racist agenda is.