QUOTE(xonelong @ Jun 24 2007, 11:36 AM) [snapback]3022639[/snapback]
Lao folks been calling the Hmong people Meo for centuries. I understand the Hmongs are offended by it. Lao folks never meant to offend the Hmongs. The Chinese called you guys that,so we just went along with the chinese.
I still can't find why is it so offended ? obviously adopted as Lao word meaning Hmong , no more no less. I'm from the south of Laos and have never seen Hmong in person only read and see pictures at school until arrived at the camp in Thailand. I admit you guys are different but I found somewhat interesting especially the pipe bong. Asides the differences, I always acknowledge that the citizens of Laos are including many ethnicities. I've been told not to called "meo" before even meeting one and I sincerely respected. While in school back in Wa st. I had opportunity to hang out with some Hmongs and my long curiosity got chance... I tried the mighty pipe! almost killed me...
My body family's lived in V.T. for a long time, even he can't understand why "meo" is offended and he refer himself as meo to demand attentions while playing balls. It's sadden me to read some negative comments from Hmong person in respond to the arrested of the general. I do respect individual opinion regards the event but express hatred toward Lao and denial Laos as motherland is unexceptable.
Hmong people does not hate all Lao, but Lao communists and any Lao whom forget the very reason they're here. We're just frustrated with people whom seems to forget their identity.