[yankeedame]

Ah, yes, "multiculturalism"...but then, who are we to judge? And what makes us think our cultural is better than theirs? (sarcasm)

[Alouette]

The custom originated 700 years ago in the Indian desert state of Rajasthan, home to the Rajputs, a Hindu martial race.

I was told by a Hindu "activist" that this custom was the reaction to Muslim invaders murdering Hindu men and then raping their widows. In order to avoid "dishonor" from the invading Muslim, the Hindu widow would kill herself by knife or poison then her body would be burned on the husband's funeral pyre. This explanation makes a drop more sense than just burning the wife alive along with the rest of the property.

[Blood of Tyrants]

The practice was revered by Hindus in ancient India as an act of wifely devotion. Women also used to burn themselves after their men were defeated in battle to avoid being taken by the victors.

And if she doesn't want to comply, hell, throw her on anyway! After all, the vote was at least 15 to 1 for her to commit suttee.

[Ciexyz]

Reminds me of "The Far Pavilions", a movie from the mid-80's, starring Ben Cross and Amy Irving, in which the horrors of suttee is a major plot point.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

These people are nuts.

[NorseWood]

Come on baby light my pyre.

[albee]

" Ah, yes, "multiculturalism"...but then, who are we to judge? And what makes us think our cultural is better than theirs? (sarcasm)"

Now, now. We must not be judgemental. After all, diversity is our strength!(BARF)

[mhking]

However, the locals threw stones at the police and chased them away.

What's wrong with that statement?

[Puppage]

This really burns me up!!

[Billthedrill]

Mom, if you're reading this, I was just kidding about that life insurance policy...

[Publius6961]

"The incident shows that women need to be empowered.

Being treated as a normal human being is now considered "empowerment"?

Perhaps by a race of idiots...
or savages.