American perspective on Indian relations

Submitted by Straight_Talk_Luigi (United States), Jun 24, 2008 at 21:51

Mr. kamekish,

Unfortunately, you are correct. The USA and India have similar visions and goals, and we should deepen relations.

I'll give it to you straight:

I understand as completely as I can without being in India how your concern about our suddenly "cozy" relationship with Pakistan.

However, I think that most Americans realize what Pakistan is really, and that much of the population feels differently than the government.

That is why it is crucial for us to be friends with Pakistan. It doesn't really have anything to do against India, but it has critical meaning for the hunt for osama, but EVEN more important: Pakistan's nukes. America is VERY concerned these could end up in al queida's hands.

That's why so much care and money are going towards Pakistan.

I won't lose sight that the reason they separated from India was for an Islamic state.

I would truly regret it if any USA money went towards terrorism against India through Pakistan. That would be awful.

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