My condolences to the family of Ms. Bhutto, to the families of those killed and injured in both attacks today and to all of Pakistan. This can herald in nothing good in a country already struggling for its soul.
As I watch the news right now I get a very uneasy feeling of apprehension in the pit of my stomach. Pakistan was already on the verge of imploding. We have never adequately realized how important it was to embrace and encourage true democratic forces in Pakistan.
If the so-called 'war on terror' has anything to do with an ideological struggle between the ideals of democracy versus the insanity of extremist terror then Pakistan is ground zero when it comes to the competition between those two forces within Muslim society.
It is impossible to predict what types of forces and dynamics her assassination could unleash. I pray for cool heads and may leaders everywhere be granted the wisdom to deal with this tragic situation.
Great post.. Great tragedy.. Especially that competent women with a following are rare in this part of the world..
Posted by: Nizo | January 16, 2008 at 02:31
Hi Nizo,
With all her faults (but lets be honest, when it comes to politicians, let he or she who is without faults throw the first stone) she was a real anomaly in that part of the world as you say. Hope all is well with you.
Posted by: lennybruce | January 16, 2008 at 11:03