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Raid on Afghanistan

It was shocking to read about the civilian casualties in Afghanistan after the American air raids (May 7). The conscience of the world is shaken and all peace-loving citizens are disturbed. Instead of targeting terrorists terrestrially, the U.S. conducts frequent air raids which only add to the civilian casualties. This is one big factor alienating the U.S. and NATO forces from the Afghan population.

On the one hand, the U.S. is funding these terrorists and their mutant forms in Pakistan through liberal aid; on the other, they are attacking innocent civilians. Unless India is given its rightful place in mediation for eradicating terrorism from the area, this problem will forever remain unsolved. “In nature there are no rewards or punishments, only consequences.” — Anonymous.

George Easaw,

Bangalore

This is with reference to the civilian casualties in Afghanistan in the U.S. hunt for Osama. We were witness to the large number of lives sacrificed by the George Bush regime in its false hunt for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Barack Obama, who won the prestigious presidential election by heralding a new spirit of change and hope and on a promise of better participative, catalyst role for the U.S. in strengthening global solidarity and harmony, should transform his words into action and bring relief to the innocent people who are subjected to violence by the U.S. military expeditions.

Syed Khaja,

New Delhi

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