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Attacks on Indians in Australia - Nature does not change

Another Indian attacked in Australia. The news still remains same and an innocent Indian has been brutally beaten up. This reminds me of the Scorpion-Frog story   The story is about a scorpion asking a frog to carry him across a river. The frog is afraid of being stung, but the scorpion reassures him that if it stung the frog, the frog would sink and the scorpion would drown as well. The frog then agrees; nevertheless, in mid-river, the scorpion stings him, dooming the two of them. When asked why, the scorpion explains, "I'm a scorpion; it's my nature." Nature does not change. And well such attacks are doing no good for Australia. Although I have a feeling that if left unchecked, another rebel group could well be in the making in Australia. Thats the last thing we want.

Racism in Australia

Racism in Australia : The recent attacks on Indian students in Australia is a reminder of the fact that when it comes to fighting back, we lack unity and power. In the recent cases of violence against Indians, one thing has been common. Indians are not welcome to Australia, which is also indicated by constant denial by Australian PM, Kevin Rudd. I was shocked when I saw the reports of the racist attacks and the response to it on Times Now. A high ranking police official went on record saying that Indians were passive and hence were the victims of opportunistic crime. What the hell! Does a passive individual not have a right to live ? And what right do you have to come and screw up a guy just because he poses no threat and because being a guest he is well behaved. Does the police official mean that Aussies are active and passive Aussies have been dealt the same way. I am not sad because a few Australians (not all) reacted in this way. I am sad to see a cow like response from India. Are ...