I could only fume at this news. Yes, it is most likely that the students were at fault. Yes, it is most likely that they had involved in illegal and fraudulent activities. Yes, 'they' are a superior nation and these students are dependent on 'it'. Yes, they are immigrants. But, is this the way to treat them?
Can't the tags be put as arm bands? as waist belts? as wrist bands? Why on ankles? Even mentally challenged and hysteric persons will be rarely treated as 'beasts'. I am glad they were not 'collared'. In an age when hand cuffs are considered to be demeaning - ankle tags? After all 'they' are the masters here..
Will fume more later.. And I will take back my words if I find their action reasonable..
Update on March 12 2011
It was interesting to see this after a few weeks ( a team of Indian American scientists developing an alternative to radio tags)
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/indianamerican-scientists-develop-alternative-to-radio-tags/article1533660.ece
Can't the tags be put as arm bands? as waist belts? as wrist bands? Why on ankles? Even mentally challenged and hysteric persons will be rarely treated as 'beasts'. I am glad they were not 'collared'. In an age when hand cuffs are considered to be demeaning - ankle tags? After all 'they' are the masters here..
Will fume more later.. And I will take back my words if I find their action reasonable..
Update on March 12 2011
It was interesting to see this after a few weeks ( a team of Indian American scientists developing an alternative to radio tags)
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/indianamerican-scientists-develop-alternative-to-radio-tags/article1533660.ece
