I was shocked though not surprised at her murder. The military certainly wanted her out of the way in a hurry! She was indeed one of a few who could have helped Pakistan reach some form of so-called democracy, as it exists in the country. It's not quite the democratic party as it ought to be, because there are some areas of this country where the old ways still exists & if you dont vote in the same manner as the head of the village, then you get nothing. The fifedom of the landlord still rules & the everyone has to vote the way the landlord tells them, or leave the village / town etc. But she was indeed the closest you could get to some reasonable /sensible / acceptable level of democracy, the PPP will be much the poorer for her loss. They were so desperate to get her, the suicide bomber not only shot at her & her entourage but also blew himself up in the process, just to make sure. I guess he is now in martyrs' heaven with 81 virgins all eager to please him. At least he had better have this, because he has not only sacrificed himself, but also his family, his friends, his village & all because he was brainwashed into thinking his God was bestowing him with greatness, to killl a woman politician. There will be retaliation no doubt about it. But it wont hit the headlines next time! John Monteiro 27.12.07................18.57hrs (UK)
Bonefacio Lopes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: For more details log on to www.timesofindia.com or switch on to your TV. Channels. It's a sad ending to one of the most pro-democracy figure of Pakistan. The world has lost an important person. May her soul rest in peace. Bonefacio
