if caste is not determined by birth and only by qualities, who used to decide who belongs to which caste? And if we want to continue it, who will decide this in future? And why should everyone accept this "authority"? And finally, if it is up to each individual, then my classification can be different anyone else's classification system, so nobody can asolutely belong to the same caste, by everybody's opinion. Isn't it?
On a personal note to, "Mark". Hi Mark, I came across a couple of your messages and liked them (here and the SC/ST reservation forum). Hope to see more of you around.