India-US nuclear deal

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On this issue I am really sitting on the fence. On one hand, I can see in the long-term that oil will most certainly run out some day in the near future. How will energy be sustainable for our future generations? The answer to this very question lies in searching for renewable energy NOW to meet the demands of the future. So, if India is looking for alternative sources of energy to serve her people, I would give the thumbs up to this deal!

The Left parties are arguing in a somewhat different line altogether, though. I am a Left supporter, but I do agree that they are putting ideology before sustainability. Now, the main reason that the Left is opposing the deal is that they think that by signing this deal, India will become the "American satellite in South-East Asia". They also say that the ruling Congress Party is "kow-towing" and going out of its way and making too many sacrifices to ensure this deal goes ahead. To some extent my viewpoint on this issue is similar to this. The Left parties should leave their ideology behind and embrace the future, just like China's example shows. We need to engage in "modern/21st century socialism" and the world now is based on strategic interests, self-interest, mutual interests, friendships of convenience. Hence, the Left should not be going down the line of "me against you" and "USA versus India".

However, I think a balance needs to be made between the two arguments. I advocate to the Left parties to give the nuclear deal the go-ahead, because nuclear power is ONE of the sources of potential future energy which will serve Indian 1 billion plus population well. I also somewhat agree with Left's ideological stand, so the Congress Party needs to make this deal go ahead, with SOME CONDITIONS ATTACHED.

Additional comments:
I have been hearing comments recently from some Australian politicians which resemble the Dark Ages......things such as "India is a rogue state".... Honestly, this makes my blood boil. What eveidence is there that India is a so-called "rogue" state! I would counter these claims by stating:

1) While it may be true that India has not signed the "nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT)" there should be no question as to compliance with ethical standards. There has been no disaster at any nuclear facility.

2) India does not use its nuclear technology to the detriment of herself. We are a shining example of the "responsible use" of nuclear power. The Prithvi missile developed is only for military purposes, so it can be justified.

3) The main people in the Indian nuclear industry are scientists and researchers, not a "power hungry despot" and military people. It has a more scientific and humanistic face.

So do not call India a "rogue state".