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Originally Posted by Naimul_Hd
I think you did not get him. In 1971, West Pakistan was weaker than East Pakistan and America rightfully played their moral obligation towards the weak team.
Lets consider few points:
- The population of West Pakistan was 55 Million and East Pakistan was 75 Million. The majority of the population (55 %) lived in East Pakistan.
- West Pakistanis were afraid that East Pakistanis would take over them if they declare 'Bangla' as a state language.
- During 1960s, 70% of total export earnings was originated from East Pakistan, mainly exporting Jute and Tea.
- In 1970s election, AL got absolute majority by winning 297 seats out of 300 seats.
So, now you decide who was the weak and poor party in 1971 ? 
Anyway, back to topic:
I personally don't support America's plan to attack Syria. For me, their main intention is to attack Iran. Syria is just an excuse, nothing else !
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I don't think America helped West Pakistan because they were the weaker team. In fact, it was us who were the weaker ones. Yes, we produced majority of the export goods but all the revenues would go to West Pakistan. All the developments would happen there. And then the 1970s Bhola cyclone, with half a million death toll, the economy was extremely bad and that was one of the reasons for famine. So we were the oppressed party, and speaking of moral obligations, it was us who should have received the help and not the west Pakistanis.
AL was the absolute majority only in Bengal. But in the overall 1970 general action, AL won 39.2% of the votes 160 seats out of 300.
But I agree on Syria part and that it's only an excuse to get to Iran. USA should stay out of it. There are enough problems at home and without the broad support of UK and NATO, the majority of the cost/burden will fall into USA.