Another view that is cogent and worthwhile.

The figure of 20,000,000 makes no sense. It's more likely ten million, not that that isn't bad enough. However, please be informed that there are three people here I know personally who have worked with Indian people in various places and in various capacities.

One of the great realizations I had in my younger years is that even Indians lie when it's to their benefit to do so. The 20,000,000 figure is one such possibility.

There is altogether too much acrimonious shit on this thread, so intelligent discussion isn't really possible.

The dam on the Amazon will bring electricity to 16 million people. I am not in favour of the way the builders are going about it. Because I don't spend hours writing to the Brazilian government doesn't mean I don't care. I am involved with some other things that are equally important and imo equally worthy. No offense to anyone, but that's the way I see things and that's that.

Issues like this certainly touch the passions of people. I think Y'ALL oughta back off a bit and consider what you're saying.

BM