Strange conclusions

Sir, - Mr. George Mathew's letter (Nov. 3) is a classic case of linking diverse issues to draw strange conclusions.

RSS fanaticism has hardly anything to do with America's choice of Pakistan as its cohort in its campaign against terrorism. The factors which influenced its choice were geography and Pakistan's proximity to the Taliban leadership. It was aimed at trying out the age-old tactic of trapping a thief by setting off another in his pursuit.

Devraj Sambasivan,

Alleppey, Kerala

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Sir, - Mr. Mathew's view that Pakistan was given preference by the U.S. because India antagonised Christians, is wrong. India stuck to its non-aligned principles even in the Cold War days, much to the discomfiture of the U.S. and was never the chosen friend of America.

It is because of Pakistan's geographical advantage that it was given preference despite America's lingering suspicion about dealing with a nation known for its open support and sympathy to the Taliban.

C.R. Narayanan,

Cuddalore, T.N.

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