Author: Mike Byrne
Date: 04:03:47 02/04/05
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On February 04, 2005 at 03:05:29, adam wilks wrote: >Hello, >Is "Swami" actually in the Oxford English Dictionary ? I detect some hints of >stereotyping as you refer "swami" to Indians which i think is totally >unacceptable and inappropriate considering the tsunami disaster a month ago. Swami did not and does not gcome from tsunami. I believe it is short for Swaminathan. My Indian friend who I work with tells me that Swaminathan it is one of the most commno names in India. The way "swami" was being used here was derisive, degrading and mean spirited. You detection senssor is out of whack and you should learn to keep quiet when you do not know what you are talking about. You already been warned once -- I suggest that you do not reply to this message other than to perhaps apologise.
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