DABOLIM NAVAL AIRPORT, MOPA AIRPORT AND NUCLEAR DOCTRINES. 1.How very "convenient" for Philip to dismiss "defence modelling" by referring to adjectives like "acute" observations by other postees. WHETHER ACUTE OR OBTUSE THESE HAVE NOT BEEN MATRIXED INTO ANY REAL ANALYSIS REQUIRED OF SUCH ISSUES. Glibness cannot replace genuine debate,whether acute,obtuse, right angled,flat,buxom,concave,convex or circular. 2.Seems as if certain persons are intentionally missing relevant considerations for reasons which cannot be charitably fathomed. 3.Whilst the Naval presence at Dabolim is a national defence imperative,the airport at Mopa is a civilian neccessity to improve,deepen, distribute the density and benefits of civil aviation penetration in Goa.The airport at Mopa would also take the "heat" off Dabolim, besides lending strategic breadth and depth to defence.Two airports ,it is simple to appreciate generate better options than one.MY GRANDMOTHERS VIEW: DONT PUT YOUR EGGS/ CIGAR BUTTS IN ONE BASKET. 4. In the light of Indias declared policy of "NO FIRST USE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS", it stands to reason that "AN ASSURED/GUARANTEED RESPONSE THAT ENSURES ANNIHILATION OF ADVERSARY" would dictate a "thickening" of response ,defence and attack capability.This is also the reasoning behind seeking to multiply Submarine strike capability --whether conventional or nuclear based. 5.NOT EVERYTHING NUCLEAR IS BAD/TABOO. In this connection please refer to the worlds STRATEGIC shift to NUCLEAR ENERGY as eventual substitute for fossil fuels, as also appreciate the fallouts of such substitution against despot MONARCHIES of the World. 6. Can we agree to look beyond the pink booties ? Regards, Gerry.
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