Shahrukh detained in Newark Airpork for 2 hours!!! - Page 34

Before I was a little sympathetic towards Srk as I thought he had to go through racial profiling and bad treatment. But by listening to Srk's own words I dont find any evidence that Americans disrespected him or treated him in a Shabby way... or the fact that he was detained. What I smell is traces of Srk's ego and his inclination and liking towards hierchy system. Sorry my dear Srk but the west is just not like this. Here everyone is equal.. no matter if you clean toilets or you are the president.. everyone has equal rights and equal standing in the society and everyone has the right to live life in their own way and be respected for that. I was very shocked on hearing Srk say someting like the Indian officers there were very embarrased that they were putting Srk the great Srk through all of this.. I for a second dont belive that any worker in US is any less than Srk.. and needs to be embarrased for following a procedure.. Americans live and breathe the equality rights for people...and I dont think Srk is smart enough to understand that...

Originally posted by: dizzyonlemonade

In response to Lara's post: Are brown people (desis) are profiled? Yes, after 9/11, suspicions are heightened. It is an inconvenience, but I have to clench my teeth and I deal with it. That is just the way it is. At the end of the day, I realize it may not be the most fair thing in the world, but I realize the overall intent to ensure everyone's safety. Does my friend, who wears her hijab have to feel uncomfortable gaze from people when we ride the city bus? Yup, it infuriates me the stares we get when we go the amusement park or some crowded public place like that. Absolutely, it is a dicey situation and not the most fair. But at the end of the day, is what he did the most productive thing? Honestly, I felt that he felt entitled to being the VIP treatment. It is more of a class issue I think where he is feeling the pain, and he doesn't understand the security measures in the U.S. Personally, I am glad security is so tight, as it makes me feel better. And for example Senator Edward Kennedy was on the no fly list. If anyone is familiar with U.S. politics, he is probably the most illustrious senators in recent history and he was stopped at Logan Airport in Boston and questioned numerous times. But he did not indulge in such histrionics. The Kennedy family is so respected in Massachusetts and he could have gone into histrionics, but he understood what conditions are like and took care of it in a dignified manner. That is all I will say.:D

Originally posted by: fly2me

I do understand your point on view... But which country is not Racist ... EG: I can vouch we Indians are the biggest Racists ppl walking on the planet.. we have Racial difference In colour, cast, creed, fair, black... state wise raciest.. mumbia chasing bihars out .. hindus fights muslim vs Christian... political riots and terrorism .. and the list is endless........... Now tell me how is US a racist country. I guess we have to give ourselfs a good look even before we point to someone else.

If you dnt want to answer Visa question ... DNT go to that country PERIOD.

If you still want to go then Face it.. Its they country its they law.

Originally posted by: gossipgurls

I am not originally from india so I don't know if india has the biggest racists ppl or anything but yea i do know that india has a lot of casts and stuff.

And people don't have problem answering Visa questions but there is a different between visa questions and personal questions. There is a big huge difference.
And yea agreed that its their country, their law, but that does not mean they can cross the limit, period.

Originally posted by: fly2me

First of all, brown people!!!!!!!!!!!😆😆....haven't heard that for a while!😆😆

Ok so coming to the point, see, personally i don't have a problem with them trying to secure their county and everything but my problem is they over do it!!! Its good to have a tight security but there is a limit to it!! After coming to USA my friend should not be thinking of changing her name...you know what i mean? My friend should not be having second thoughts on should i change my name or not?..should i do this should i do that...you get my point?
That's why i am so happy that this situation is getting so much attention. its good for other people that go through this.
And about Senator Edward Kennedy yea you are right he knew what conditions are like and took care of it in a dignified manner and so did SRK....I mean its not like he didn't. Its just the media picked up this story and now its a BIG issue....which i am thankful to...
:)

Originally posted by: dizzyonlemonade

I respect your point, but I guess we will have to agree to disagree. And I am certainly not the most gung ho person on this issue. But come on, the frisking comment and the whole saying my name is Khan and comparing how in UK he is escorted to the car and treated are not helpful things to say. For example, my aunt came from Saudi Arabia, and it was hard for her to get a visa. But she wanted to come here for the sake of professional advancement. It worked out so well for now, and she practices medicine in the Ozark Mountains region and loves the rural community. But I guess the thing is that there are instances where a system may be abused, but you can't just cry foul every single time because I can go on telling tales if you want for hours. One of my classmates has the unfortunate first name of Osama. Could his parents predict what could happen a couple of decades later? No, they liked the name. Sure, he is sarcastic about it, telling jokes, and blames Osama bin Laden for the uncomfortable giggles his name gets the first day of class. At the end of the day, though if your friend wants to just deal with the system, then she will and wear her name as a badge of pride no matter the problems she faces. Sure, it is easy for me to say this from my computer monitor. Honestly, I do believe in the idea of the melting pot, and I love and embrace diversity, as it makes a place richer. Will prejudice and stereotypes ever be stamped out of society? I don't know if that will ever be the case, but being open and having a dialogue is what should be the case, not just playing the blame game and being outraged. His luggage was missing, and there was a delay. And he was questioned, treated humanely, and released in 66 minutes. It wasn't the worst thing in the world.