A response to Mr. Devasahayam

Submitted by Debanjan Banerjee (India), Apr 10, 2010 at 23:44

Mr. Devasahayam,

See I understand we have a lot of problems here in India but that should not stop us to call what is right and what is wrong.

The US-Israeli special relationship has done such great harm in the world like say the Iraq war where hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilians died as well as about 5000 American troops for no reason. The Israelis are the biggest beneficiaries in all these.

You said "India and Israel share some similar problems, we can help each other in solving those problems. Israel has been the only friend who helped us in our hour of need, we should not forget that! It would be well for our country to reciprocate and help Israel especially now when she needs a friend!"

My Answer >>>>> India and Israel are not similar countries and we do not share similar problems. I wonder what tells you that Israel helped us in need.

Your support of Israel reminds me of the people in the west who supported Apartheid South Africa. Supporting Israel now will be equal to supporting South Africa in the days of apartheid.

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