I actually am from India- originally from the northeast of the country. But I grew up in very Westernised and Americanised environments, lived in Australia and Singapore, and went to London for university.

I'm about the least "Indian" Indian you'll ever come across. Most people think I'm either Australian or British because of my accent. I don't look, walk, talk, eat, or drink like an Indian, I don't observe their pagan religious ceremonies, and I don't vote in their elections despite my citizenship.

It is perhaps because of this background that I share your disdain for those who refuse to assimilate. I've lived in London twice and both times I could see how the Muslim immigrants from Pakistan and other Islamic nations made NO effort whatsoever to blend in. They created their own little enclaves into which white English folk were made to feel very much unwelcome, insisted on having their own squalid way of life recreated, and refused to adapt to the realities of a modern Western society.

I didn't, and don't, think much of such people either.

Since you are not white, and you are clearly spoken, I can cross off Africa. Since you are not utterly arrogant, convinced that everything in America is utterly inferior, I can cross India off the list.

Considering your interest in decent, albeit loud music, I am guessing you might have epicanthic folds. One of the many people who is living proof that even the most 'disparaged' non-white races in America is not affected by any sort of 'white privilege.

To be fair, I have NEVER had a problem with assimilated foreigners… but when I see chinatown, the jewish Ghetto, or other enclaves, I become somewhat enraged at these people taking advantage of our protection and economic opportunities while refusing to assimilate.

It's a perfectly valid question and one that I have no issues answering. You're right, though, the answer is probably worthy of a full post in its own right.

The short version is that my answer is split into two parts- philosophical and personal.

The philosophical aspect has to do with searching for Truth. Sometimes- actually, quite often- this search leads me to some uncomfortable places. But that is the nature of the truth. One doesn't have to like it. One simply has to accept it for what it is when the facts inescapably point to its existence.

The personal aspect has to do with the way that I feel about America. I've never faced discrimination or hostility from white folk here. I feel like I owe this country and its people a debt for the fact that I've been permitted to come here, live quietly, make money, and do mostly what I please. As such, even though I'm originally from a British colony- and one that the Brits took full advantage of, in every way- I have no issues with white people.

So the Beyonce analogy is a bit flawed, since she and her cronies on BET seem to be openly hostile to whites. In my case, however, whites have rarely, if ever, shown themselves to be hostile to me.

What exactly is your dog in this fight?
Not attacking you, just curious as to how this captured your attention… It would be a bit like me fighting for more Beyonce on BET.

Or is that worthy of a whole 'nother article?