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

Comments From Readers @ The Swamp

Out trashing the opposition once our wife cuts ties to any association with WalMart. Clinton may be (D-Punjab), and Obama could be (D-Bangladesh).
Posted by: AR | June 15, 2007 2:08 PM

So it is ok for Obama’s wife to have a conflict of interest with Wal Mart but not for Hillary’s husband. This is a joke right. Here is a lil advice for Barrack “who me” Obama. Those that live in glass houses should not throw stones. I wonder if Hillary ever argued on the senate floor on behalf of a company that she had invested in like Obama did, or if she was involved with a Rezko like individual and then lied about doing him favors like Obama did. Lets see Obama part of the Chicago Machine, HIllary not part of the Chicago Machine. Enough said. Obama = Hypocrite
Posted by: Vinny | June 15, 2007 2:28 PM

…. Also, as an IT worker, I’ve followed the outsourcing story for over a decade. And I’ve seen first hand the disruption and stress caused to friends and colleagues when companies in the US suddenly move projects or offices overseas to save money with less expensive IT talent (mostly in India). Many of these are high quality, well paying jobs that could stay here if our political leaders took just a little initiative to help people more than corporations.
Posted by: Jeff L. | June 16, 2007 10:36 AM