Almost Live in Concert Nice article. But don`t you mean ``Lip Synch`d``??

Almost Live in Concert Nice article. But don`t you mean ``Lip Synch`d``?? As in synchronizing your lips to the pre-recorded tracks...

Limiting Images Hellooo,

Again, a very well written article. I might not agree with everything you say though. I don`t see anything wrong in being transformed into a browner version of `them`. Maybe I say this because I`ve never lived in my country. Growing up in the middle east is like growing up in the best of both worlds. But, my country has never done anything for me, I know I know, ``Ask not what your.....`` but still, all I`ve gotten out of my country is a constant source of embarassment.

I was very happy to adopt the American way of life. Here`s an example... Americans WANT to learn more about you. True, they may be ignorant, but they still attempt to learn your language, your culture. They try to appreciate your ethnic arts (indian dancing girl), however pretentious it may seem, at least they`re trying.

What do Desi`s do? They come to the United States, decide to socialize with ONLY other Desi`s. Don`t try to learn anything new. Nothing. What`s the point of coming here if the only thing you`re going to learn is what was taught in the class room.

Anyhow, you DO have some valid concerns. We shouldn`t sell ourselves out completely. I still have a great respect for some aspects of my culture. Although, the times are-a changin, and so should our South Asian Nations. They need to get with the times and soon, or else they will be left too far behind to ever catch up.

The Plight of Rural Women in Pakistan A very well written article. About a month ago, ABC News had an hour long show that was broadcast nation wide. The show was about rural women in Pakistan, who were raped, beated, tortured, burnt alive, for all kinds of reasons. It showed women that were on death row because they killed their husbands who had tortured them for years. It was very disheartening, needless to say that it also ruined the rest of the week for me. Since I have never lived in Pakistan, I have never really felt any pride in being a Pakistani, but never before have I felt disgusted and dirty about being a Pakistani. Pakistan is a nation beyond help. You said in your article that reading the Chowk gives you hope, but most of the people that contribute to the Chowk are Pakistani`s living abroad. Let`s face the facts, Pakistan is ruled by greedy, disgusting men who hide their bastardly deeds behind the cloak of Islam. Frankly I think Pakistan should be nuked!

The Marriage Trap Hi, nice article. It is indeed sad that every woman in Pakistan feels like she needs to be married to some slob to be able to feel a sense of accomplishment or pride. So many of these women are very talented and have so much potential, but what happens, the parents arrange a marriage with some moron or the other who doesn`t appreciate who he`s with. As soon as they get married, they discover sex and pump one baby out after the other.

It`s tragic really, but, hey, there isn`t much that can be done about it. The key to this whole mess would be to educate everyone.

Oh well, life goes on in Pakistan.