Tragedy in Pakistan
Rest in Peace, Benazir Bhutto. Bhutto displayed tremendous bravery over the past few months in her quest to bring democracy back to Pakistan. Last week she gave her life for that cause. It’s a terrible loss for Pakistan and a sad end to a tumultuous year for the Pakistani people.
The United States continues to support Pervez Musharraf, a guy who now finds himself with one less rival in his bid to maintain power. Will our leaders ever learn? Musharraf has no legitimacy in the eyes of Pakistanis because he was never elected by the Pakistani people.
The United States should always support the democratic process in other countries around the world. Instead we continue to follow the same old Cold War strategy of casting our lot with any dictator that will sing our tune.
Our man in Pakistan has us all figured out. His security forces provided such poor protection to Benazir Bhutto that a man dressed in a bomb and carrying a handgun was able to get within a few feet of her. Musharraf knows that the US now has nowhere else to turn. So the money train from the US to Pakistan will continue to arrive on time.
Apparently the Bush administration tried to broker a power sharing arrangement between Musharraf and Bhutto. But Musharraf refused to play ball with us. When will we stand up for the Pakistani people, rather than their manipulative dictator? When will we give the promise of democracy more than just lip service?
Benazir Bhutto, Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan
December 31st, 2007 at 4:48 pm
I hold Musharraf responsible for Bhutto’s death. Seems pretty clear to me. And as far as the Bush administration trying to broker a power-sharing arrangement, well, necessary for PR purposes, I suppose. I’m convinced that Bush and Mush are in cahoots for some reason.
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