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Sundari

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11 years ago @ The Langar Hall - Congressional Candidat... · 4 replies · -1 points

@jodha - how is asking questions to congressional candidates on issues affecting Sikh Americans somehow sacrificing justice for the Quam? You are making a very elitist comment - can i not care about both national and international issues?

11 years ago @ The Langar Hall - Tracking Hate Crimes, ... · 0 replies · 0 points

A couple of things: This "hate crimes thing" is still being pursued. Just over a week ago, the Sikh Coalition and 150 supporting organizations organized the US Senate Hearings on Hate Crimes and Domestic Terrorism. Like any other civil rights change, this will not be achieved overnight. It will take consistent dedication from our Sikh orgs to make sure this occurs (and i can tell you it continues to be a priority). The second point being that Sikh organizations, just like other civil rights organizations, need to have resources and funding to get this work done. So yes, fundraising is an important part of the work. Anyone who thinks that fundraising is not needed to do advocacy work is disillusioned. It's frustrating that individuals within the community cannot make that connection.

12 years ago @ The Langar Hall - 21st Century Lynching ... · 2 replies · +6 points

How does your comment make ANY sense? You think the struggle for Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana is simply fought with a blog post? Many of TLH team will be protesting alongside their sangat at the Embassy in SF this Friday. I'm sure you'll fine a way to criticize that too.

TLH will continue to cover issues that affect all of humanity, because as Sikhs we should be affected by how others are treated too. Stop coming back and reading TLH if you find such an issue with what we blog about.

12 years ago @ The Langar Hall - 21st Century Lynching ... · 0 replies · +2 points

We don't give anyone "points" - other readers do. So perhaps that's an indication that many people can't relate to what you and Randep are suggesting. Don't forget that the Gurus wanted Sikhs to stand up for the rights of ALL people, just as they did. If that makes us Sikhs of the Guru - then we're happy about that.

12 years ago @ The Langar Hall - A taste of Lahir via m... · 0 replies · +2 points

Love the glowing faces of the youth at the end of the video - they look inspired and empowered!

12 years ago @ The Langar Hall - Sikh Women: Making His... · 0 replies · +3 points

Yes, there are several men who are presenting at this conference. I'm not sure the issue of hyper masculinity will be discussed - but perhaps that's an idea for a future paper.

12 years ago @ The Langar Hall - Updated: Because it's ... · 0 replies · +2 points

Yes, it is a stunning fact that the US has 5% of the world's population but 25% of its prisoners.

(Btw: these issues have a lot to do with us as Sikhs. The Guru's have shown us to stand up for injustice of all people - and we should continue to do that).

12 years ago @ The Langar Hall - Why September 11 Didnā... · 2 replies · -10 points

Mewa, just curious why you wouldn't call SALDEF, Sikh Coalition or United Sikhs in that situation?

12 years ago @ The Langar Hall - Why I Love our Commenters · 0 replies · +1 points

I echo what my fellow-blogger, brooklywala, notes above. TLH is no-one's full time job and we are doing our very best to keep up with writing blog posts, responding to comments, and growing readership. we do our best to moderate these threads, but TLH is just that - a collective effort. if you find reason to report a comment, please do so - and we'll look into it.

12 years ago @ The Langar Hall - UK Sikhs Gather to Pro... · 1 reply · 0 points

What do readers think about the statement that vigilante groups, protecting their homes and businesses, are making matters worse - according to the police? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14473781