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...Canada Your report on the Indian economy presented a rosy picture. But not only is there a growing disparity between rich and poor, there is also an increase in deforestation and pollution of rivers, groundwater and air, which could lead to environmental collapse. Ravi Sharma Calgary, Canada I thoroughly enjoyed your cover story on the rapid changes in India. As an Indian living in England, I often wonder what the true cost of this economic boom is, especially the impact on Indian values and culture. Extended families are becoming fragmented, the young have little pride in their culture, and there...
...viewpoint "Growing Pains" [June 26], on Taiwan's political mess. As a native of Taiwan, I have always been very proud of our bloodless transition from Chiang Kai-shek's authoritarianism to full-fledged democracy. Democracy means nothing less than all the political, press and religious freedoms we currently enjoy. It certainly does not mean having a totalitarian dictatorship appoint an unelected administrator for us. But the Chinese Communist Party thinks it is possible to impose such fake democracy-its "one country, two systems" policy-on Taiwan. The party's efforts are in vain. We have tasted true freedom; therefore...
...someone who's having brain surgery next week squeezing the melons at Whole Foods. (Unless, of course, he's squeezing them and shrieking, "Why don't you answer? Hello? Hello?") Self-indulgently, I've been dropping the conversational bomb of brain surgery more often than absolutely necessary just to enjoy the reaction. And why not? I deserve that treat. After all, I'm going to be having brain surgery...
Your dad's films can seem quite academic. Did you always enjoy them...
Anything you enjoy that much, you hope it will last. But I had a very long career. Now that seems to be rare. It's even true of actors. The celebrity culture has collapsed your moment of success to four, five, six years--then you're passé. I don't know what the problem is. As I said, I'm no intellectual...