I have a problem with anyone saying Bhutto was a martyr. Not just because of the religious overture, but the fact she stood for so much in the face of extremists. She was the beacon of change (pardon the cliche) in a country so deeply rooted in corruption, it seems obvious, almost natural, that anyone willing to go against it would be challenged. But she was murdered. Let's not hide behind the martyrdom and say this was "suppose" to happen. If anything, she was the next step in righting a wrong that's left (almost) concrete extremist governement so deeply ingrained, the president Musharef didn't provide adequate protection. This was plain and simple murder...it wasn't religious...it was political. Al Queda was the murderer, but those who let this happen should be held accountable as well. I will stop my rant with that....what's ur opinion?
2007-12-27 14:39:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Current Events
giginotgigi....do you really believe that a leader would be exiled for corruption in a extremist country? It's been supported by her own govt, that those allegation were false.
2007-12-27 15:00:06 · update #1
giginotgigi....do you really believe that a leader would be exiled for corruption in a extremist country? It's been supported by her own govt, that those allegation were false.
2007-12-27 15:00:22 · update #2
I agree, she was not a martyr, she was murdered, simple as that. And yes it was political. I wouldn't be surprised if Musharaff ordered her murder though, and Bush is being a total hypocrite when he says that Pakistan should continue to fight for democracy in her name - having the extremist Musharraff in power has much more advantage for the USA in the long term that having the moderate Bhutto. Lets just see what happens now...
2007-12-27 14:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
this is so far what i think........from what i am hearing she was a good women, that in the end put her life on the line for her beloved country. she was really brave, and is a example to all women across the world. i think that her ideals will stay with the world for a long time. all she wanted was to improve the country she loved. she was what u call a true patriot for her country. i haven't know much about her, but i will now learn as much as i can about her. she was an example, not only to Muslim women but to all women around the world. she was and still is the 1st women in a Muslim country to ever be in such a high political position, she was prime minister. i hope this will help, not scare Muslim women, to see that they have the power to say and do a bit more then allowed. that we women, unknowing to men truly keep the world running and keep it held together. unlike men that force things, we tend to care more and sacrifice more, when we truly care. she was a true mytar, but she did it for a good cause, unlike those that die for bad reasons. also, we as Americans must realize that there is a difference between a good Muslim and a bad one, not all Muslims are bad or evil. i hope that one day we can learn to tolerate and respect each other believes.
2007-12-27 22:47:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I eschew the use of the term Martyr. Yet in Bhutto's case, I have to believe that she willingly undertook the risk of appearing in public, willingly embracing, and being seen openly with full knowledge that she was a target. I just think that she had a greater purpose in mind and in a sense, layed down her life for her friends. She never struck me as a person who wanted power just to wield it over people for selfish gain. I'm saddened she died this way. It's just sad.
2007-12-27 22:47:58 · answer #3 · answered by TzodEarf 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whether she is a martyr or not that is for the Pakistani people themselves to declare.
I am now very interested to see how the relationship between the western nations governments and Pervez Musharraf might change.
2007-12-27 23:01:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing is .........I respect her for who she was..........
secondly, by calling her a hero and martyr by american politicians does nothing more than cause us to take our eyes off the fact that were supporting a military dictator who overthrew an elected government, and this woman wanted to restore her peoples country back too them.........that being said, she's a martyr in that sense, on the other hand, it shows our government does indeed support terrorism in other places.....just not our land.
2007-12-28 00:49:36 · answer #5 · answered by Al 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Again if the kid on the street didn't get run over, do you think they would put up a street light?
2007-12-27 22:48:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She was down twice for receiving bribe.
Just another JFK issue.
2007-12-27 22:54:18 · answer #7 · answered by giginotgigi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's on her way... And in THIS case it MIGHT be a GOOD thing- as it might keep the hope of Democracy alive in Pakistan... Here's hoping...
2007-12-27 22:51:54 · answer #8 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes, she is.
2007-12-28 23:31:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋