Good point.

If radical Islamics do take control of Pakistan, I think we should take the nukes out of the equation by whatever means necessary.

>They have nukes. If Pakistan becomes radicalized, then the terrorists will have nukes.
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>>Charles,
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>>I know you know a lot about this stuff so will address this question to you, although others are of course welcome to jump in.
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>>Why do we put up with so much crap from Pakistan? I know there must be a reason to accept their constant offenses and provocations. (As just the latest example -- http://www.cnn.com/2011/OPINION/08/15/cronin.pakistan.china/index.html?hpt=hp_c1). But I don't know what it is. Geography? Being the closest thing we have to an ally in that part of the world? Can you shed any light?
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>>Mike
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>>PS -- I hope this does get addressed to you or you at least see it. Getting a selection from the UT member search dialog to the To: address remains an enigma to me.