Fwd: Senator Barack Obama's campaign staff's alleged "anti-Indian American stereotyping"

jun 16th

obama demonstrates his semitic roots. is this the christist
fundamentalism of his upbringing, or is it the mohammedan
fundamentalism of his birth? nature vs. nurture, and in any case, it
hurts india and hindus, who are the primary target of all random
fundies.

and where are all those who always promise that the Democrats are
going to be india's salvation?

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Ram Narayanan

Dear Rajeev Srinivasan:

United States India Political Action Committee (USINPAC) Chairman
Sanjay Puri sent a letter yesterday asking Senator Barack Obama to
respond to recent allegations reported by the media that his
presidential campaign staff has been promoting hurtful stereotypes
against the Indian American community.

In the letter Chairman Puri states, "As representatives of the Indian
American community, we have been encouraged by your message of
inclusion and your promise to bring a new kind of politics to our
country. This is why we are so concerned about media reports
indicating your staff may be engaging in the worst kind of anti Indian
American stereotyping."

Furthermore, Chairman Puri asks, "We request that you respond directly
to these media reports and let us know if indeed your staff is
promoting these hurtful stereotypes. We trust that you will take all
appropriate action on this matter and look forward to your response on
this issue of great concern to the Indian American community."

Following is the full text of the letter:

June 15, 2007

Senator Obama
Obama for America
P.O. Box 8102
Chicago, IL 60680

I am writing on behalf of the over 50,000 members of USINPAC, the
largest bi-partisan political action committee representing the Indian
American community. As representatives of the Indian American
community, we have been encouraged by your message of inclusion and
your promise to bring a new kind of politics to our country. This is
why we are so concerned about media reports indicating your staff may
be engaging in the worst kind of anti Indian American stereotyping.

We are very proud of the contributions Indian Americans have made, and
continue to make, to our country. USINPAC represents members across
the nation, from all walks of life, who are caring for the sick,
building businesses, educating our children and supporting their
families. We are extremely proud to be Americans, and are working
everyday for the brighter future you regularly speak about.

We are also proud of the strong relationship shared by the United
States and India. This is a vital partnership between the two largest
democracies who share common values. Our sincere hope is that you will
seek to strengthen this relationship and celebrate the contributions
Indian Americans make to our country and the world.

We request that you respond directly to these media reports and let us
know if indeed your staff is promoting these hurtful stereotypes. We
trust that you will take all appropriate action on this matter and
look forward to your response on this issue of great concern to the
Indian American community.

Sanjay Puri
Chairman

For background information on the subject, please log on to the
following stories:

http://www.latestpolitics.com/blog/2007/06/obama-oppo-targets-hillarys-india.html
Obama Oppo Targets Hillary's India Ties

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/packages/pdf/politics/memo1.pdf
HILLARY CLINTON (D-PUNJAB)'S PERSONAL FINANCIAL AND POLITICAL TIES TO INDIA

http://www.sajaforum.org/2007/06/politics_obama_.html
POLITICS: Obama digs in, plays the outsourcing card

http://www.rediff.com/news/2007/jun/15clinton.htm
Obama camp attacks Hillary's Indian links

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/16/us/politics/16obama.html
A New Kind of Politics Closely Resembles the Old

http://www.indiaenews.com/america/20070616/56444.htm
Indian American group denounces Obama's campaign

http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=local&newsid=45914Indians
caught in Hillary-Obama campaign crossfire

Indian Americans are now looking for two things from Senator Obama: a
statement addressing the issue and a face-to-face meeting for the
community to express its concerns.

Will the Senator respond?

Ram Narayanan
US-India Friendship

http://www.usindiafriendship.net/

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