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Response to an article by Saisuresh on rediff.com
( http://us.rediff.com/news/2006/jul/12sai.htm?q=tp&file=.htm)

While it is true that the reactions to terrorist attacks by India and the US of A are poles apart, there is merit in the way India reacted to the recent incident and has been reacting in the past. One might wonder why instead of pointing fingers at Pakistan, Dr. Singh noted that this was a cowardly act of terrorists. The underlying fact is that India has been a nation that stood for principles and will continue to stand for it. Yes America went after the terrorists in Afghanistan and in doing so they knew what they were doing and they almost put an end to the menace and Laden is probably inside a hole. But look what happened when they went after Iraq? Look at what is happening to Israel, Palestine, Lebanon and Syria who believe in an "eye for an eye" tactic? They are losing their own people. Even if India were to go after Pakistan, what should India do? Bomb Karachi to ashes? How will that help? Will killing innocent people of that country bring peace or for that matter any solution to the problem? Diplomatic and peaceful efforts are always the best way to approach such issues. We cannot expect a solution to these issues overnight. It will take a long time. Unless the situation is something like what happened in Punjab where the terrorists took refuge in one place - the Golden Temple in the 80s. Mrs. Gandhi took the right move at that time because the target was consolidated and it was easier to eliminate the enemy unlike today when the enemy is all over the world and is getting financial and material support from different agencies including those supported by some governments. Also, if you were concerned about the PM not addressing the country, I think you aired your concern a little too soon.

India will stand tall among the nations of the world for its dealing with enemies in a peaceful and diplomatic way.