Sgt. John Faught Has Died In Afghanistan. Is This War A Waste Of Canada`s Time?

Yesterday, sergeant  John Faught died in Afghanistan after taking part in a foot patrol.  Faught`s  tragic death adds to the body count.  One hundred and thirty-nine Canadian soldiers have died in Afghanistan.

The media only report the superficial elements of this tragedy. The  news doesn`t provide in-depth analysis about the problems in Afghanistan.

There are no articles published about the devastation to the families of  the deceased Canadian soldiers. I am cognizant that  the media briefly speak to the bereaved families of the deceased soldiers.

However, why hasn’t the Canadian media followed up with the soldiers families months or years later?  There needs to be a stronger understanding of the sheer devastation and destruction that these senseless deaths cause the Canadian families.

Is Afghanistan really changing at all? Is Canada’s presence really helping the Afghan people?

Where are the articles about the depression, the grief, the despair, of these Canadian soldiers families?

The press just gloss over the deaths of our soldiers as  patriotic.  The quandary is, the problems in Afghanistan are complex.  The Canadian people  must challenge the Stephen Harper regime a bit more.  We are too complacent just watching more and more Canadian  soldiers dying in vain. What are our soldiers dying for?

I believe it is time for  the Canadian soldiers now!  So many Canadian  soldiers have died and so little has changed  for the Afghan people. The United Nations needs to do more to help Afghanistan and the rest of the western world. Canada has done enough it is time for Canada to leave.

Jay Sean`s Album All Or Nothing Has Sold 121,000 In America. Why Is Jay Sean’s Album Flopping In The UK?

British soul singer Jay Sean’ third album ,“All Or Nothing`,` has sold 121,000 copies in America. He is signed to Cash Money Records in the United States. Cash Money needs to promote Jay Sean more because the man has two top ten hits on billboard that`s incredible!

I think the sales are okay since Jay Sean`s album was released on  November 23rd 2009. I hope Jay Sean`s album sales pick up in the USA.

His real name is Kamaljeet Singh Jhooti and he abandoned a career in medicine to become a pop star.

Some people say Cash Money Records has changed Jay Sean’s appearance to look more American and less South Asian.

For instance, Jay Sean’s hair and musical style has changed.  One argument is, Jay Sean can’t incorporate South Asian music if he is trying to appeal to an American market. However, critics say Jay Sean’s first two albums reflected his South Asian heritage and he should continue fusing South Asian music with R&B.

Jay Sean’s hair is now a low fade.

It appears as though  Cash Money Records is trying to make Jay Sean appear more racially ambiguous to look more like an  African-American or Latino man?

Jay Sean`s success is incredible for multiple reasons. First, Jay Sean is the first British South Asian singer to have a number one hit on the billboard charts! Jay Sean`s single “Down“ is still in the billboard`s top ten! His second single, “Do You Remember” has sold 903,625 the single has been certified gold in America.

Second, Jay Sean`s success challenges a lot of racist and sexist stereotypes about South Asian male sexuality. Jay Sean is gorgeous, intelligent, and yes sexually attractive. In North American pop culture, South Asian men are finally being represented as  being sexual men  and not as asexual.

Third, I think Jay Sean`s success will help people to learn more about South Asian culture.

Jay Sean is very proud of his heritage of his Punjabi heritage and he discusses his heritage a lot in interviews. However, I think Jay Sean realizes he does not want his heritage to define his  identity.

Kalpen Suresh Modi`s  success in the Harold & Kumar film series has helped to  change the perceptions Americans have  about South Asian men sexuality.

However, at least Jay Sean has sold over 121,000 in America because I am shocked his album is not selling at all in England!

Wow I am very surprised!

Jay Sean has a strong following in the UK he is a huge star in England. Why aren’t the British people supporting him?

His first two albums were very successful in the UK reaching gold and platinum status. Jay Sean’s first album 2004’s  “Me Against Myself” was certified gold in the UK sold 100,000. Jay Sean continued his success in India he sold  over 2 million of his debut CD.

His second album “My Own Way” was very successful in the UK selling over 300,000 copies.

I thought the British people would be proud of him?

Is there a Jay Sean backlash going on in England?

His  first single “Down” has been ceritfied multi platinum  in the United States selling over 3 million copies. Down did manage to reach number three on the UK singles chart his biggest hit in the UK.

I have to admit, Jay Sean`s album cover should be a bit more sexy.

Anyway, `Down“ also reached number one in the United States so I am not suggesting Jay Sean isn`t doing well because he is. Jay Sean is the first British urban singer to have a number one single in America.

For example, Robbie Williams is very popular in the UK & Europe but he has never achieved Jay Sean`s success in America. Jay Sean`s second single “Do You Remember“ also reached the top ten on the billboard charts at number ten.

PS. Buy Jay Sean`s album  it is available in record stores!