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The Map below represents the Subcontinent - Actual Subcontinent is comprised of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Maldives  Islands.  Bhutan is not shown here, but exists immediately to the east of Nepal and Maldives Islands are to the SE of Indian peninsula.

This map is of dispute between India and Pakistan. The very north peak is Part of India, whereas the Pakistani Map shows that top left peak as Pakistan's territory. The United Nations Map shows the line of control as the political boundary between India and Pakistan.  The line of control was established upon  ceasefire of the 1965 War between India and Pakistan, line was drawn between whoever controlled the territory at that time. That line approximately cuts the top left peak of the map off India into Pakistan. 

To most Indians and Pakistani’s the issue is a political one and not between the people, they believe God did not descend on earth in August 1947 and drew the line between the nations, it was the work of politicians and as such it is not a barrier. However, for some it is a personal thing and they are willing to punch you in your face and argue endlessly about Kashmir. The above map is the Indian Version of the Map, and then there is a Pakistani version as well as UN Version and a Microsoft Version.

As Americans we hated Saddam Hussein, we hated Soviet Union and we hated China one time - but we never hated the people of those nations, we had no reason to hate them. We probably had reasons to hate their Governments. Like wise, it is time to think, honestly think and understand that  those people, the Iraqi's, the Palestinians or any one out there do not hate us. They may hate our Government and they may hate our  policies toward their nations but not us.  Is there any truth to it? The essence of freedom is the ability to question and find out the truth. We should put our faith in our government but should never give up the right to question.  We have always found the truth several years later. I do sincerely  hope that we need to zero think our policies and fix the flaws that puts our lives in harm's way around the globe.

I am proud of my heritage and am proud to have been born in India and proud to have chosen to be an American. As an American it is my duty to do everything that is good for my nation. And earning the respect for my country in the community of nations is my duty.

Mike Ghouse, a proud Indian American.