71. Opponents feared the wording could be used to justify an automatic military strike. 72. Opponents fear a BJP government would deepen tensions between Muslims and Hindus in Hindu-majority India. 73. Opponents fear other countries, such as Iceland and even South Korea, would also demand commercial quotas. 74. Opponents fear that a tailings pond could fail and contaminate streams. 75. Opponents fear that if left in the civilian nuclear program, plutonium might be obtained more readily by terrorists or rogue states for bomb making. 76. Opponents fear that the scrapping of traditional controls will create a haven for drug traffickers, terrorists and criminals. 77. Opponents feared the case would undermine the autonomy and judicial independence Beijing promised the territory after resuming control from Britain nearly two years ago. 78. Some Irish opponents feared the treaty, which includes provisions for a common defense policy, might threaten Irish neutrality. 79. Some opponents fear the unique position of gays could isolate the Dutch and set the Netherlands apart. 80. The government said the legislation is crucial to fight terrorism, but opponents fear the Hindu-led government would use the law selectively against Muslims and political rivals. |