Sri Lanka
In response to “ ‘Affirmative Action’ Gone Awry,” by William McGowan, Commentary, May 13:
I am much obliged for your article and emphasizing the real reasons behind the current problems in Sri Lanka. Thank you highlighting the quota system that was instituted in Sri Lanka to admit Sinhalese students over more qualified Tamils, which was indeed one of the major turning points.
As McGowan mentioned, Sri Lanka’s nightmare should be a warning to any multiethnic society, including our own.
NANDA SENATHI
Los Angeles
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