Thursday, December 27, 2007

Bhutto Killed in Attack on Political Rally


The Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was killed in a gun and suicide bomb attack at a political rally being held near Islamabad on Thursday, according to Pakistan's statenews agency.

Posted by David Berner at 10:29 AM

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Nothing is more despicable than respect based on fear.
- Albert Camus -

It is when power is wedded to chronic fear that it becomes formidable.
- Eric Hoffer -

You see what power is -- holding someone else's fear in your hand and showing it to them!
- Amy Tan -

Perhaps Bhutto fulfilled her destiny -- as she saw her father and brothers die. She will become a martyr, more in death than she was in life.

For me her death represents a loss of hope. I feel a great sadness for Pakistan, a country that has never really known democracy. To a greater or lesser degree, the religious fanatics have infiltrated all levels of government and the military. Their power is gained through fear -- their influence is undeniable. Education is needed so families do not turn to madrassas, which are a breeding ground for fanatacism.

Mo.

December 28, 2007 at 9:49 AM

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