I agree with the parent to an extent, but with some qualifications.
Firstly, I think it's just a fact of the world that the doctors in India may not actually be as qualified as those in the US. India is still a developing nation. It has had massive improvements in infrastructure and education over the past 10 years, but I don't think there's enough experience or expertise for Indian doctors to be performing laser eye surgery online yet. (Not to mention the problems of internet congestion!)
Secondly, I don't think all opponents of outsourcing are "by definition" racist. There may be legitimate reasons for opposing outsourcing (e.g. protecting local employment). However, I would say many posters on slashdot (definitely the grandparent) have a "USA-all-the-way" superiority complex when it comes to IT and outsourcing to India. Indian employees can provide just as good service as local ones, once you get behind the "LOLOMG thiS GUYS IN INDiA!!!11!" inanity.
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I agree with the parent to an extent, but with some qualifications.
Firstly, I think it's just a fact of the world that the doctors in India may not actually be as qualified as those in the US. India is still a developing nation. It has had massive improvements in infrastructure and education over the past 10 years, but I don't think there's enough experience or expertise for Indian doctors to be performing laser eye surgery online yet. (Not to mention the problems of internet congestion!)
Secondly, I don't think all opponents of outsourcing are "by definition" racist. There may be legitimate reasons for opposing outsourcing (e.g. protecting local employment). However, I would say many posters on slashdot (definitely the grandparent) have a "USA-all-the-way" superiority complex when it comes to IT and outsourcing to India. Indian employees can provide just as good service as local ones, once you get behind the "LOLOMG thiS GUYS IN INDiA!!!11!" inanity.