India, Aug. 16 -- President Trump needs to act as a 21st century leader and not as a leader of the 19th or early 20th century.

Although the US Constitution was clear that every man (and woman) was born free and equal, and that each enjoyed the right to "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness", in practice the Constitutional guarantee was made applicable only to those of European descent. Slavery was commonplace in the south of the United States, with slaves being treated not as human beings deserving respect and equal treatment, but as chattel to do with whatever the slave owner wished. Shiploads of slaves were brought ashore from Africa, many of whom perished during the journey itself. The others were auctioned, the young and able c...