U.S. must weigh its alliance with Pakistan

Re “Is Pakistan friend or foe?,” Opinion, Sept. 5

Selig Harrison’s piece is breathtaking for its bias. He neglects to mention that Pakistan has lost hundreds of troops fighting Al Qaeda. The punitive measures he suggests would only reinforce the widespread Pakistani belief that the United States is a fickle ally and strengthen the very terrorists who should be the focus of our national security strategy.

SAAD GUL

Winston-Salem, N.C.

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The U.S. is rewarding Pakistan financially for catching terrorists. This policy encourages Pakistan to create a bumper crop of terrorists. Eventually the U.S. will run out of reward money and money to house and feed the terrorists sent by so-called friend Pakistan.

MANOJ THAKER

Chino Hills

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I was told many times by my father: A friend you buy is a friend you don’t have.

THUY REED

San Pedro