tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20605542.post115691605983798483..comments2023-04-09T02:34:29.823-05:00Comments on Updates from Heather: Bombing in Liberty MarketHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05715878726536122593noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20605542.post-31354319660292691342007-03-10T20:11:00.000-05:002007-03-10T20:11:00.000-05:00If you're still reading, I've been having a proble...If you're still reading, I've been having a problem with my blog and have not been seeing the comments for months. I guess I still don't know how to work all the settings or when I changed to the new blogger beta I forgot to reset them. <BR/><BR/>The opinion I portrayed is that I think General Musharraf's decision to reprivatize Foreman Christian College was a good one, and that the experience I have with the armed forces has led me to a new respect of the Pakistani army that I didn't have before living in Pakistan. I did not generalize about the "army versus the MMA." I know that every society is complex, and I know even more that Pakistani society is complex. With 68 languages and an estimated 400 distinct people groups, there is no way to say that Pakistani society can be explained as A vs. B. <BR/><BR/>You are also wrong to say that "each and every Pakistani hates (the) army and (the) army is the root cause of all the ills of Pakistan including extremism." This is simple untrue. I know many Pakistanis who admire and respect the army. I personally know several young boys who's goal is to become an army officer and serve their country. They believer that the army is doing a service to the people. I also know many Pakistanis who would prefer to live in Pakistan without the army. I know people who consider the army and government to be completely corrupt. I know people who say that want 'real' democracy and not a military dictator. <BR/><BR/>Did I say that Musharaff was not a dictator in my post? No. Did I say that I think military run government is the answer to all of Pakistan's questions? No. I was trying to say that before I went to Pakistan I had a very different view of the army than I do now. Will that view change as I learn more and experience more of life in Pakistan? Yes, I'm sure it will. <BR/><BR/>Also, if you think that my postings and thoughts all have to do with "the direct interest of (my) country" then you are wrong. I don't believe that America's foreign policy should be based on "America's best interest" unless America's best interest would be redefined as meaning caring about what is best for other countries and not only for America. As an American, many times I am ashamed at our foreign policies. If I was concerned for the 'direct interest of my country' what good would it be for me to spend my time in 55 degree (130 F) Lahore, enduring monsoon rains, riding in polluted streets in rickshaws, living away from all the comforts of home...only to help train teachers in YOUR country? <BR/><BR/>If you'd like to share further opinion, feel free to post.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05715878726536122593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20605542.post-1157126617155454762006-09-01T11:03:00.000-05:002006-09-01T11:03:00.000-05:00obviously you have no idea about pakistani society...obviously you have no idea about pakistani society even though you live there, or the best you can think of is the direct interest of your coutry. Each and every pakistani hates army and army is the root cause of all the ills of pakistan including extremism. If you think that MMA is against army or vice verca, you are too naive to think so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com