Charlottechicken Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Makes you grateful for our political system and freedom of speech doesn't it? RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 I was very upset at this news, she was such an intelligent, brave woman. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 I was very upset at this news, she was such an intelligent, brave woman. I thought that too Tessa, despite the allegations of corruption that ended her governments, she still had a right to be heard. She wasn't stupid and must have known what the risks were, but it all seems so wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Nooo, I thought that too, but recently she has been sticking her neck out and I'm afraid that it was only a matter of time.... What a brave woman to stick up for what she believed in, and so passionately too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Do these people think they can simply kill off anyone who disagrees with them? But she knew the risks and was very brave to continue as she did. It is very sad though - she will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 What a brave woman to stick up for what she believed in, and so passionately too What a shame karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 I was very sad to hear the news . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 literally just seen the news before logging onto to here. Stunned is not the word. A great shame, and a very sad world that we are living in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 I echo all the above. Many people have strong beliefs but not all are willing to stand up so bravely and unfortunately be murdered for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Terrible,shocking,sad news. She was a brave woman & a good leader, I always thought. I am afraid this will lead to unsettled times for 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 It was only a matter of time I'm afraid. What a shame. She was interviewed earlier today and she admitted that she had made mistakes earlier in her career when she was young and hot headed. She hoped that she would be forgiven and be allowed to continue her work. How sad that she should be murdered just a short time later. I dread to imagine what will happen now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 To be honest I wasn't really surprised about her assassination. After all if you've been exiled that long and decided to come back it was always going to be a big risk. Anyway, at least she was brave enough to come back and say some of the things she wanted to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I hadn't realised what ages her children were - 19, 17 and just 14. How sad for them, although they must have lived with the threat their whole lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 They must be very proud of her. I hope they don't feel the need to put themselves up for assassination in a few years time though. Was she killed for who she was or what she stood for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Egluntine wrote: Was she killed for who she was or what she stood for? I'm thinking a bit of both. She stood for moderation and democracy which really ticked off the fundamentalists, she was also popular in the western world and would treat with them in a very reasonable way. Pakistan was supposed to be having free democratic elections in the new year, goodness knows what will happen now Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Presumably the fact that she was a woman didn't help in a (certainly historically) male-dominated society. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Probably not, I'm sad to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I think it was as much a trophy killing as a 'say' against her policies and beliefs. Looking at the news earlier, all hell seems to be breaking loose in the major cities.. the phrase 'tinder box' springs to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueSteve Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 The story has seemed to change, she wasn't murdered! She ducked and hit her head on the handle of the sunroof!! Or is that wat they are telling you to reduce the troubles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 I thought they blew the car up.... certainly looked like that in the news coverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 And on the initial report she was shot in the neck and chest Funny how these stories change isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 I'm sorry, you wouldn't expect me to be anything other than cynical would you? this lady was PM twice. And was chucked out for being corrupt (or maybe I am mistaken. the Bhutto family are steeped in politics and ... Politics in this country is notoriously corrupt (allegedly) {so no difference to the UK then ..}. Reminds me of the Freakonomics story that said that street corner crack dealers accepted the low money and chance of death because if they made it to the top the rewards were fantastic. Could I perhaps suggest that the post of PM gives them so much prestige, power and money that any risk is worth running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 I can't understand why she didn't use a "Popemobile" type vehicle. I saw her interviewed on the telly and she said they had arranged for jamming devices to prevent roadside bombs etc, so they were clearly anticipating trouble. Surely they can't have ruled out the possibility that she might be shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 They've just announced that her son will be taking over leadership of the party! How old is he? He ended his speech by saying that democracy is the best revenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Her son is just 19 I think he should say "no thanks" to the leadership role, let someone else get killed and let the Bhutto dynasty die out. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
