Thursday, December 27, 2007

Benazir Bhutto assassinated

We just heard the news. This is horrendous.

I have so much respect for this woman. I had the fortune of seeing and hearing her speak at a small conference in Boston a couple of years ago. While the other speakers were (with the exception of one) successful and interesting women, Benazir for me stole the show. She was honest, approachable, human--and real.

When asked about Islam and terrorism, she said that Islam is a peaceful religion.

"These people have hijacked my religion."

NOTHING justifies this assassination. NOTHING.

1 comment:

Rachael Vaughan, MA, MFT said...

Yes, despite the corruption, I think it's a sad thing for women, and a sad thing for Pakistan. And by extension, for the rest of us too.