The terrorist attack on army camp at Uri has generated tension between India, Pakistan. Compare this to international responses: Japan isolated itself for 200 years. China and Hadrian built walls to fend off barbarian invaders. Israel raided Entebbe, to rescue its citizens. U.K. defended Falklands Islands for few shepherds. USA invaded Afghanistan to avenge loss of mere 3000 American lives. India has lost 14000 lives over past 70 years cross border violations/ cease fire violations from/ by Pakistan trained /sponsored terrorists but India has taken no punitive/ deterrent measures against Pakistan. India had proofs, advantages in 4 wars, yet have given away all advantages to transgressor, whereby mocking martyrdom of javans.
How is this supposed to boost our patriotism? India shouts from platforms far away from site of atrocity but takes no deterrent action on the spot. Our pathetic politicians indulge in self-blame, finding fault with security at army camps, which should have been classified and kept secret. But self-flagellation reduces guilt of transgressor-Pakistan. Will India decide to be a high risk hawk, low risk dove or zero risk zombie of status quo? Indian citizens, like a docile cows will do nothing, not even deterrent ahinsa eg iron curtain between two nations.
Ramesh Jhalla
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