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10 things I hate about India
by Hardeep on Jul 30, 2006 09:01 AM

Before saying anything else I must mention here that I am not a racist. I believe in Human Equality. I value people for their virtues not for their color, cast or creed.

I do agree with 9 things out of ten which make people (Indian as well as foreigners) feel bad about India. One thing which I dont agree is that of discrimination against whites. If people behave differently against whites it is only because of cultural differences and an image of whites throughout the world. India is not the only country where whites are supposed to pay higher rates to access monuments, tourist places or anything or place where specific fee is required.

I am an Indian and currently living in Thailand. I have noticed that this is a common practice here too. Whites are being charged more than Thais. It is only because of the difference in the value of there money. And I strongly believe that it is not wrong.

A poorest American, English, French, German or any other western becomes richest dramatically when he visits a third-world country. It is only because of difference of value of their money (US$ 1000= 39000 Thai Baht App.). I have encountered many foreigners here who admit that with

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