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To: Nick who wrote (1640)	5/13/1998 4:49:00 PM
From: JDN	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 2761

Dear Nick: I dont want to get into a political discussion here, but I feel I should point out so what if China sells technology to Pakistan, Russia sells the same to India. No reason for USA to get involved so far. Now India has gone and maybe kicked off an Arms race on their continent. How in the devil can that be a good thing for anybody and especially India? Do they have the money for this. What will they accomplish? They are not going to catch China and if push comes to shove most of the World if not all will side with China. Then there is the Japanese. This will really tick them off. Besides USA Japan supplies most of the WELFARE lets be honest thats what it is, to India. I have nothing against India per se, but I can tell you, I join the world in condeming a stupid move. Now, has anyone called SYNT to ask their read on things? JDN

To: Nick who wrote (1640)	5/13/1998 4:53:00 PM
From: RumKola	Respond to of 2761

Nick I tend to agree more with your thoughts that with some of the others. Clearly, it is not in the world's best interest to have more nuclear capability, but...if folks take time to understand the political reality of the Indian situation, I believe it will be understood that demonstrated Indian capability will be seen as a stabilizing influence in the region, and an overall benefit to the world. Don't get caught up in the short term, US and allied politically correct response. Think it through for yourself! The fact that India did five test in a short period of time, and then stated their preference for test bans, clearly demonstrate, in my opinion, that they are not crazzies. Get real folks...India wants at least a level playing field, not necessarily a political advantage. I personally have no problem with their objectives, although from an investment viewpoint I would prefer a different timing. If I had to chose between the two, I'm sorry, but my personal investment objectives are second. I'm long on both SYNT and IMRS, and expect both stocks to do well for me by the end of this year. On the other hand, I think India needs to demonstrate capability to survive in a region that has been stacking cards against it with the help of some superpowers. If you have problems with this post..flame away. I may answer, or may just go back to "lurking," depending on whether the posts show any comprehension of the true situation. JDP

To: Nick who wrote (1640)	5/14/1998 5:51:00 AM
From: R. Bond	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2761

*Off Topic* Nick, >>He can yank that MFN status if he wants to.<< I disagree. IMHO, we passed the point of that happening long ago, my friend. Such simple thinking is no match for a sophisticated Oriental mind. The 21st Century -- The China Century. We're there now. If you are up on this subject, I think you know that. The PLA Inc. sorted out corporate sponsorship at the highest level in the U.S. many moons ago. The lobbyists such as Mr.s Kissinger and "I'm in Charge" Hague have been effectively employed for several years. Additionally, denying MFN would arguably incur more losses than gains to the U.S. by removing us from participating in what is a huge economic expansion by historical standards. China has a lot of power. For example, they are apparently buying up oil reserves around the world. Outbidding all comers, whatever the price. Even dismantling entire refineries and shipping them home to handle the flow. I think they can afford to lobby enough politicians stateside to get what they want. >>What India did was the only choice it had.<< FIVE bombs in two days? OTT in my book. Why not just do a computer simulation and send them a disk? >>Let the chips fall wherever they may. << I just hope this sort of brinkmanship doesn't escalate. Good luck to us both with SYNT, Bond