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Isn't that true about quite a few diplomatic postings. Are all the officers doing exactly what was written in their employment records?The issue is not just about wages, but, more importantly, falsehoods.
It would be like saying a person will be performing consular duties X, Y, Z, but they end up doing A, B, and C.
The diplomat asserted that she would be complying with US labor laws (regardless of any diplomatic immunity), but it turns out that she didn't.
Dude, what makes you think the Nanny is a victim. Before going to US she agreed for the amount she will be paid and signed the contract. When is she is in US she found out about the US wager laws and used that to demand something else.
Has it ever occurred to you that living ANY kind of a life at $3 an hour is next to impossible in NYC? A small bottle of water will cost you $2. You probably never thought that though and I'm quite sure she didn't fully understand that either. But one things for sure the consulate knew exactly what it costs.
She was basically stuck in servitude with little options. Even asking to be paid for more than 8 hours a day was denied.
A pretty cruel thing to do to someone.
I note that some Indians on U.S. news sites carrying the story support the U.S. action, with comments like, you have struck a blow for the Indian worker, thank you America.She was basically stuck in servitude with little options. Even asking to be paid for more than 8 hours a day was denied. A pretty cruel thing to do to someone.
Things would have been much better handled if US would have raised an issue and asked India to allow for her prosecution in US. If India refused, Us could have declared this official as persona non grata and kicked her out.I note that some Indians on U.S. news sites carrying the story support the U.S. action, with comments like, you have struck a blow for the Indian worker, thank you America.
Yes, India is a democracy. But that doesn't mean its officials can afford to ignore the sentiment of the people. I wonder if ultimately this "retaliation" will backfire?
I wonder if ultimately this "retaliation" will backfire?
Since this is a consular official's personal affairs unrelated to her duties, no insult to India is intended or implied - at least officially. Unofficially, my guess is the jury is out. One or two such cases have been dropped or settled out of court - I think the one with the Saudi princess jailed under $5 million bond was.Putting the diplomat in jail is not so much a punishment for the diplomat as it is an insult to India.
There are protocols even for violations of protocols. The Americans did not violate either treaty or protocol by this arrest. We will see just how far India stretches the rules to make a point that, apparently, is ultimately meant to hammer in the demeaning status of its lower classes.First arrest the US diplomat then go to negotiation table. First act then talk.
Since this is a consular official's personal affairs unrelated to her duties, no insult to India is intended or implied - at least officially. Unofficially, my guess is the jury is out. One or two such cases have been dropped or settled out of court - I think the one with the Saudi princess jailed under $5 million bond was.
There are protocols even for violations of protocols. The Americans did not violate either treaty or protocol by this arrest. We will see just how far India stretches the rules to make a point that, apparently, is ultimately meant to hammer in the demeaning status of its lower classes.
Indian Supreme Court has upheld gay relations as illegal it makes perfect sense to arrest the errant US consular personnel.
I'm pretty sure it is within the rights of any country to uphold their laws. So if they are in some place outside the embassy doing "gay relations" they certainly should expect to be arrested.
I note that some Indians on U.S. news sites carrying the story support the U.S. action, with comments like, you have struck a blow for the Indian worker, thank you America.
Yes, India is a democracy. But that doesn't mean its officials can afford to ignore the sentiment of the people. I wonder if ultimately this "retaliation" will backfire?
I'm pretty sure it is within the rights of any country to uphold their laws. So if they are in some place outside the embassy doing "gay relations" they certainly should expect to be arrested.
I note that some Indians on U.S. news sites carrying the story support the U.S. action, with comments like, you have struck a blow for the Indian worker, thank you America.
Yes, India is a democracy. But that doesn't mean its officials can afford to ignore the sentiment of the people. I wonder if ultimately this "retaliation" will backfire?
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