Gautam sinha is correct to the T. we have done well without the squabbling , scheming and obnoxious brethren. We have managed to put things in perspective and largely moved ahead. We have somehow or the other managed to stay afloat as a nation with whatever form of democracy we have. At least we can voice our concerns , and put the erring in the dock sometime or the other.Whereas in our neighbourhood the scene is akin to the olden days Zamindari system where might was right and the zamindars word was final. The same scene prevails in todays pakistan. The worry fr us Indians is that as wegrow along and do well, jealousy and their insecurity will show itself and manifest in creating trouble for us Indians. We need to prepare for that eventuality. Grow militarily too and be ready at all times to smother them nice and proper.