"We believe also that the white race of South Africa should be the predominating race."- Gandhi
http://www.trinicenter.com/WorldNews/ghandi4.htm
Yes, I'm talking about the early part of his life. Well if you feel comfortable - ex-racist.
Yes, I'm talking about the early part of his life. Well if you feel comfortable - ex-racist.
A more interesting place to look for Gandhi's shadow side is in the dynamics of his family, particularly his oldest son (IIRC) who lived out all the things his father hated; he became an alcoholic and, worse, a salesman.
I might blame some but not all parents, as a class, if their kids became alcoholic, but in the case of specific individuals it's hard to say.
I agree with you on the first point.
Gandhi ended up having undone the damage to an incredible, extraordinary extent. I'm no Gandhi fanboy, but I don't see how the hint of blame that 'ex-racist' implies can be applied to his life.
You insult the whole community with your glib response. But it still stand Gandhi was racist in his early days.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2003/oct/17/southafrica.indi...