07-26-2006, 11:52 AM
This was the mail i send to congressman Gary Ackerman who is opposing the sale of F-16s to Pakistan.
Dear Mr. Ackerman,
I would like to applaud your actions in trying to stop the arming of Pakistan with American F-16s. It is very alarming that the present government is not able to perceive the danger of this sale. In exchange of few terrorists, to improve the statistics in the war on terror, they are arming the potential terrorists with even more lethal weapons. This is just like selling the stinger missiles to the Taliban, but much much worst. America may end up creating Lebanon like situation in south Asia, were the terrorists will be armed with sophisticated weaponry and out of control of any accountable government.
Pakistan is a volatile country. Though its government is helping America currently, they could not be considered as an âAmerican allyâ in the war on terror. It is no secrete that majority of Pakistani population is anti-west, anti-India and pro-extremists. They are being paid to do, what they do not have a natural inclination to do. Their loyalty is not to the cause but to the rewards that they are getting for walking with the cause for a while. As soon as the focus on terrorism gets blurred the Pakistani government would use those âearned rewardsâ in winning its population back, by again supporting the extremist elements. And the vicious circle will start again.
The only solution to lasting peace in south Asia and the rest of the world is for world powers like America to support natural democracies like India. India like America has natural inclination towards secularism and against terrorism. India could be the budding source of spreading democracy all across south Asia. If democracy in India is strengthened the population of the rest of the south Asia would be inspired to cultivate favorable atmosphere for natural blooming of democracy. Arming of Pakistan will without doubt weaken India. It would send mixed signals to the world population about Americaâs commitment to strengthening and spreading of democracy. The fight for secularism and peace in the future would become ever more difficult.
Sir I am not aware what support you may have from your fellow congressman in your cause, but further arming of Pakistan with such devastating weaponry has to be prevented. If one may ask the FBI agents of the Bin Laden unit, or Dick Clark the terrorism Guru, or other members of congress, what would they do before 9/11 if they knew how crucial, the knowledge they had about the possibility of 9/11 attack, could be? My guess is they would say, they would break down every wall, teardown every door, scream at the top of their voice till their voice is heard. Unfortunately we never get the second chance to do our best. The arming of Pakistan and weakening of Indian democracy will cause dangerous instability in the region. This would eventually ensue the vicious cycle of death and destruction that would stop only when everything is in ashes. No one will have a control over the carnage than. We can only stop it now.
I therefore write you with my most humble request to do what is in your power to stop the world from plunging into the dark abyss.
With Regards and Prayers,
Jay Shastri.
Dear Mr. Ackerman,
I would like to applaud your actions in trying to stop the arming of Pakistan with American F-16s. It is very alarming that the present government is not able to perceive the danger of this sale. In exchange of few terrorists, to improve the statistics in the war on terror, they are arming the potential terrorists with even more lethal weapons. This is just like selling the stinger missiles to the Taliban, but much much worst. America may end up creating Lebanon like situation in south Asia, were the terrorists will be armed with sophisticated weaponry and out of control of any accountable government.
Pakistan is a volatile country. Though its government is helping America currently, they could not be considered as an âAmerican allyâ in the war on terror. It is no secrete that majority of Pakistani population is anti-west, anti-India and pro-extremists. They are being paid to do, what they do not have a natural inclination to do. Their loyalty is not to the cause but to the rewards that they are getting for walking with the cause for a while. As soon as the focus on terrorism gets blurred the Pakistani government would use those âearned rewardsâ in winning its population back, by again supporting the extremist elements. And the vicious circle will start again.
The only solution to lasting peace in south Asia and the rest of the world is for world powers like America to support natural democracies like India. India like America has natural inclination towards secularism and against terrorism. India could be the budding source of spreading democracy all across south Asia. If democracy in India is strengthened the population of the rest of the south Asia would be inspired to cultivate favorable atmosphere for natural blooming of democracy. Arming of Pakistan will without doubt weaken India. It would send mixed signals to the world population about Americaâs commitment to strengthening and spreading of democracy. The fight for secularism and peace in the future would become ever more difficult.
Sir I am not aware what support you may have from your fellow congressman in your cause, but further arming of Pakistan with such devastating weaponry has to be prevented. If one may ask the FBI agents of the Bin Laden unit, or Dick Clark the terrorism Guru, or other members of congress, what would they do before 9/11 if they knew how crucial, the knowledge they had about the possibility of 9/11 attack, could be? My guess is they would say, they would break down every wall, teardown every door, scream at the top of their voice till their voice is heard. Unfortunately we never get the second chance to do our best. The arming of Pakistan and weakening of Indian democracy will cause dangerous instability in the region. This would eventually ensue the vicious cycle of death and destruction that would stop only when everything is in ashes. No one will have a control over the carnage than. We can only stop it now.
I therefore write you with my most humble request to do what is in your power to stop the world from plunging into the dark abyss.
With Regards and Prayers,
Jay Shastri.