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Permalink Reply by Riaz Haq on November 18, 2007 at 5:50pm

Unfortunately, most people have very short memories, and even shorter-term horizons. Democracy is a goal that requires a lot more patience, tolerance and longer term thinking to succeed. The propensity in Pakistan to become "heroes" and "shaheeds" by refusing compromises as shown by our judges, lawyers, media, politicians and Musharraf is not in the best long term interest of our nation. We can do with fewer heroes and shaheeds and seriously need wiser, more pragmatic and sincere leaders to move toward a durable democracy that serves our people. Unless we reflect on the mess that currently exists and change our ways, we will be condemned to permanent chaos and ultimately self-destruct. As Churchill described it once: "Democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried". Let's choose a path to democracy because the alternatives are far worse.

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Permalink Reply by Faisal Kalam on November 18, 2007 at 8:53pm

I totally agree with MR Riaz Haq thoughts. GEO and other Private channels don’t forget that it’s Misharf Govt’ who gave them freedom of speech. Before Musharaf it was Benazir khabernama or Nawaz Khabernama. I want to ask one simple question to all private channels, why they portraying Benazir and Nawaz as a victim, on the other hand, the truth is both looted Pakistan, made deals with Government for their safe escape, whole world knows their corruptions but our GEO and other channel failed to launch any campaign against corrupt politicians.

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