Thanks for the reminder. Nevertheless economics and self-interest trumps truth. I have absolutely no doubt the "race" card will be used by some in the Indian-American hyphenated community to protect their self-interest by stirring emotions. Here is an indication.
The US India Political Action Committee (www.usinpac.com) lists six important issues. Three of them have traditionally been associated with racial issues.
Civil Rights Ensure equal protection under the law, and protection of rights
Entrepreneurship and Business Advocacy for issues such as small business and government contracting
US - India Relations Strengthen US-India bilateral relations in defense, trade, and business
Equal Opportunity Advocacy for appointments of Indian Americans in the Executive and Judicial branches of Government
Immigration Promote a fair and balanced policy on immigration
Anti Hate-Crime Measures Ensure protection from hate-crimes
USINPAC is against keeping jobs here BTW. To wit,
One of USINPAC goal's is to "Prevent any protectionist legislation on IT outsourcing at the Federal level. Protectionist moves, such as a law enacted by the state legislature of New Jersey in December 2002 that deters offshore outsourcing for state contracts, could harm the mutually beneficial US-India relationship in IT. Offshore IT outsourcing saves the United States billions of dollars annually."
Does offshore IT outsourcing really save the United States billions of dollars annually? To wit, lost consumer demand and its multiplier effects.
It's debatable and a bit disingenuous. IMO they are looking out for India like most hyphenated groups they are concerned about their own, not the U.S. of A. IMO.