Well, they never learn, do they? The dictators who rule us.
Crackdown on lawyers, political workers is in full swing. Severe confrontation between the police and the protestors is underway right now in Lahore. If this is what we do to those who peacefully protest, I can't imagine how there's any hope for us.
Really, it seems to me the government is totally going round the twist, anyone with a tiniest bit of intelligence can see that such violent means to suppress will only gift more sympathy and more publicity to the protestors. And so whether they manage to reach Islamabad or not, their stated goals have already been accomplished.
By the way, I just saw this bit of news. Suspension of text-messaging services in Islamabad. Seem like desperate measures to me. Anyway, for live coverage of the Long March, visit these links:
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Meanwhile, after the 'Festival of Death' was allowed to continue, there have been several throat-slitting incidents, and the death of two little girls. One seven, and the other eight (heard that on TV, will post the links later since there are none available right now). And there are still several hours left before it comes to a close. This is in addition to the three who died while celebrating on the 28th of Feb.
So should Basant be celebrated or not? Seems like a plain decision for anyone with sense. Hundreds of people have died in this; more who remain alive with severe disabilites. No amount of speeches containing words such as 'culture' and 'tradition' can justify these deaths. Unless its the culture of death we are seeking to promote.
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