Letter from Pakistan

#1 by Mantolives on June 26, 2007 2:51am PT

let`s face reality...all this isn`t going anywhere...the US wants mushy around so it can continue to whack pakis of the jihadi persuasion in the tribal areas..a democratically elected government might now be so pliant...

So enjoy this pretend democratic movement thing while it lasts..

Dear paki people

You were dancing in the streets when Musharraf took over in 1999. You were down with your country using Islamic fundamentalism when it suited your purpose, think Kashmir and strategic depth.

Now live with the consequences.

America


p.s. liberty and justice for all means for all American people...

Re: # 1


Thats true. There can only be hope when people like him start participating in restoration of democracy than distibuting sweets after every military coup.

``Pakistan is evolving and will soon be a functioning democracy ... a bourgoeisie has emerged and the critical mass has been reached. So instead of writing whiny letters to Americans ... be part of the process``

Sounds delusional to me.................or mere wishful thinking............

Dear Mantolives,

I respect your opinion and your right to differ. I am not blaming the American people. It is the American Government, the so called champions of democracy that has a track record of supporting despots whenever it is in their interest.

If you look at our checkered history, the American Government has always supported Military dictatorships in Pakistan. These dictators have been instrumental in stunting the growth of democracy in our country.

The political leadership that has so far emerged in Pakistan is also a product of the manipulation of the dictators. We can only experience true democracy if we are allowed free and fair elections on a regular basis - without the intervention of the military. True democracy can only emerge if the election process makes the politician accountable to the people of Pakistan.

The letter to the Americans is addressed to the common people of the USof A with a message to urge their Government representatives not to interfere in the affairs of soverign states.

Thanks for your comments.

Imran

America say kyon beek mangta.......Sharm nahi hai kya.......

This article is bound to touch the hearts of Americans, most of whom are avid interactors on Chowk........Yes, we shall shortly see a dramatic shift in US policy towards Pakistan, courtesy this aricle...........

Begging should be discouraged on Chowk...........

Dear Imran,

I am sorry but this is pathetic.

The US of A is sovereign state with its own independent interests. It follows those interests to the bone. We may not agree with any of its interests but let us not blame our inherent weakness on someone else. America or no America... no force in the world can stop the idea of freedom and democracy.

Why must we continue to depend on the US or anyone else to chart a course for ourselves ? The issue of Military dictatorship in Pakistan has to do with its own political and social evolution... this region - till only 60 years ago- was mainly an agriculturalist and martial territory without any real industrialisation... and hence any real bourgeoisie.

Pakistan is evolving and will soon be a functioning democracy ... a bourgoeisie has emerged and the critical mass has been reached. So instead of writing whiny letters to Americans ... be part of the process