Openness and honesty

Why do we preach honesty, openness and dialogue in schools and not follow through as countries? In several past instances, when ever there is trouble between two countries, why do they indulge in proxy statements through the press instead of talking as adults?

If there is evidence (according to the press, its in abundance) that Pakistan is the breeding ground for these barbaric maniacs, the plot was hatched in Pakistan, then I would hope the government would put out the entire evidence in front of the world to see. That would take not only the entire country into confidence but also all the international community.

Also, during the US election season, there was a congregation of all past National Security Advisers in United States (Colin Powell, James Baker, Madeline and two others) that suggested that talks at the lowest level of governments lead no where. They said when situation is spiraling out of control, it has to be done at the highest levels.

Please put the evidence on Zardari's table and leave him no choice but act. It seems common sense but history will show that common sense is un-conventional when dealing with two countries at the brink of war. I hope this time un-conventional wisdom is the norm and innovative solutions are put in place to find peace. Please, please do!!