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Originally Posted by Beestie
I'm not sure how keeping the third world barefoot and pregnant helps the average American.
Maybe if India's economy blossoms as a result of cheaper energy then the average Indian will buy more American stuff which will help big business and allow for the creation of more jobs for average Americans. And, perhaps, a warm relationship with India will pay dividends when a full 16 percent of the world's population considers America a friend.
And if India's conversion to nuclear energy serves to decrease their demand on Arab oil then the cost of that oil will drop which will benefit the average American.
IMHO, keeping other countries from developing should not be a premise of our foreign policy. We tried that with Iran (who asked us to help them develop a nuclear program back in the 70s) and when the US refused to help they turned to Russia. We are still suffering the consequences of that poor decision by then President Carter.
I applaud the move and can think of no downside to helping India move forward with their ambitions.
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This isn't a black/white issue. Of course there will be some indirect benefits to average Americans (though India buying more American stuff isn't one of them - after all, we really don't produce stuff here anymore, do we?). I don't have anything against helping India, per se. I just see American jobs being shipped overseas, and can't help thinking that this policy will speed the rate.