Ghandi the racist

Another Mahatma effect, a racist!

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Comedy

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• racist
• ghandi

[Gowshihan008]

if anyone bothered to read Ghandi's writing ..he wud tell u that he held some silly notions about life that were around at that time ..but his views evolved and changed as he experimented with truth..he was willing to forgive because he knew he himself had been guilty of having prejudiced views..he is great beause he didnt hold on to his old stupid views if they didnt hold true when analysed. How many ppl are able analyse thier own weakness and continue strive to be better.



[KypHunt]

Bla bla...everybody is racists! EVERYONE!

[Gowshihan008]

@MrJohnschultz1977 I m sorry I m having trouble deciphering what you wrote?

[MrJohnschultz1977]

@Gowshihan008 you guys how many movies you funny giys made wow i did see you guys in india i bet you got a prolm ya stay away from india before you seek whats in your mind funny guys clowns ya

[Mikelovision]

@KypHunt I disagree. Everyone is NOT a racist. Everyone IS prejudice, though.

[rmaynard626]

I'm not surprised.... Most east indian people are racist... Why should he be any different...

[SamuelJoaodaSuica]

@Gowshihan008

Yes, I agree, this kind of "idolizing" and creating a mythological perfect hero out of a human being is morally disturbing... This encourages ignorance and false beliefs in historical figures. It is important to keep in mind that NOBODY is perfect and that we all have flaws. Failing to teach about this part of Ghandi's history only makes the next generation more ignorant to historical accuracy. Racism is a huge problem in India, and the best way to resolve this is to talk it out.

[Gowshihan008]

@SamuelJoaodaSuica True. unfortunately most people prefer to idolize and create mythological heroes that were born perfect. They miss greater story of the internal struggle and inner demons these people had to face off inorder to be who they are. I m not quite sure what age a child should be made aware of the flaws in the national heroes but we should be comfortable enough to say that everything they did and say is not gospel and certainly indian views on racism is a little too outdated.

[SamuelJoaodaSuica]

@Gowshihan008

ok, but still, why are children not taught this part of Ghandi's biography??? I think it is important, don't you think so too???

[Gowshihan008]

@SamuelJoaodaSuica I dont think he ever publicly aplgized for racism but I think you look at his own writings and not what some1 wrote abt him, he admits so many of his own failings.He fasts to cleanse himself and to make himself right with God before embarks on independence fight. His thoughts turn from a Indian perspective to a more about justice to all of mankind. He is not a saint, he was born at a time when indns were trying to fit into British empire and the caste system was strong.

[Gowshihan008]

@DE100ify That is clealry not true...Ghandji gave his up suit and his potential lucrative career to live and dress like a peasant to be better able to understand the plight of the downtrodden. He tried to reform Hindus and the caste system...he was one man against thousand years of ingrained beliefs..but he boldly tackled the issue, he constantly reminded Indians they cannot expect to be treated fairly by the British when they have treated their own kind poorly.