So apparently this Sunday night, a channel called TruTV, which I may even have even though I've never watched it, is going to air a program by Indian comedian Hari Kondabolu on the stereotyping of Indians in the media as typified by Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, the Indian convenience store owner on The Simpsons.

In reading through the article linked below, Kondabolu and other Indian actors he interviews don't offer any solutions to a character who has been part of The Simpsons for their entire 29 year history. It would also seem the biggest problem they have with Apu is that his Indian "accent" is voiced by a white guy, actor Hank Azaria.

What does everyone think about this? I have always loved The Simpsons, but admit that at times the thought has crossed my mind that Apu might be just a little offensive. Yet if even these Indian actors who are clearly upset by it don't recommend dropping the character, how can it be addressed? Or should it?

So, legitimate complaint or snowflakery?