Pakistan Invasion

Once again the US military made strikes into northern Pakistan where it is highly suspected that Al Queda and Taliban sympathizers and probably leaders are hiding out. The Pakistani government is not happy with these incursions into their sovereign territory and have repeatedly stated that the US's actions are hurting their attempts to control those regions of their country.

I find it interesting that both Obama and McCain feel that the US military has the right to follow potential threats into Pakistan, with or without the approval of the Pakistan government. My understanding is that Pakistan is an ally, an ally with nuclear weapons, and yet we disregard their sovereignty and do what we want.


Yet, as we well know, during the Iraq War, allegations have been made about the manpower and weapons being supplied to the insurgents by both Iran and Syria. Both of those countries are not consider to be USA allies, in fact our government favors sanctions against both of them. Yet, you do not hear of our troops or missiles violating their national borders in pursuit of the enemy.


It appears that we treat our allies worse than our enemies. Maybe it is because we do not think that Pakistan will retaliate, other than verbally. Are we afraid of how Iran and Syria would respond if we entered their territory? Are we more concerned of how the world would perceive our actions in relation to Syria and Iran, than we are about Pakistan?


Frankly, I fear that our arrogance is going to get us in trouble once again. Pakistan is in the midst of trying to rebuild its government, its military command, and the unity of its people. The last think the new government needs is incursions into areas of its country that are the most isolated and least educated. I believe that regardless of what their government says, these people believe that the US military is operating with the Pakistani government's permission. These are the people who support the Taliban and Al Queda. These are people, if they receive the funding and training, could start a civil war within Pakistan and start a whole new front on the war against terrorism.


The USA needs to work with and support our allies, not simply ignore them when we think they are in the way. Pakistan has nuclear weapons. We want a power friendly to us to control those weapons. Taking actions that divide Pakistan is not wise. We need to work with the Pakistani military, not tell them what to do.


Obama, much more than McCain, has stated he wants to talk with world leaders and improve our country's image. At the same time he has stated he has no qualms about going into Pakistan to get Bin Laden. Invading an ally, what image does that portray?


Mc Cain is so focused on Iraq I don't even know what he thinks about Afghanistan and Pakistan, except its okay to go anywhere to get Bin Laden.


Our country needs to treat our allies as equals, not as people less capable than we are. If we do not show respect for others, others are not going to show us any respect.

Its Common Sense.