India, Nov. 9 -- Azoria CEO James Fishback has sparked a heated debate online after posting a fiery message defending American culture and education. Fishback, a vocal opponent of the H-1B visa program, said that Americans should not apologize for their way of life or adjust it to match international academic standards.

He specifically rejected India and China being held up as glowing examples of academic vigour. Fishback said that American cultural traditions such as attending church and Friday night football should be non-negotiable, suggesting that educational comparisons should not come at the cost of established American norms.

"We don't want ANYONE lecturing us about Indian literacy rates or Chinese math rates. Cut the crap now. W...