I was sickened by the news a few days ago that Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf is blaming the late opposition leader Benazier Bhutto for her own assassination.
Musharraf told CBS's 60 Minutes show that Bhutto was to blame because she was standing up in a car when it happened, allegedly making herself an easy target. Musharraf said that his government did everything he could to provide security for Bhutto.
Musharraf said, "For standing up outside the car, I think it was she to blame alone. Nobody else. Responsibility is hers."
OK then. So, according to Musharraf, it's all Bhutto's fault, not the fault of the gunman who shot her. She apparently deserved to die for the crime of wanting to stand up and connect with the people.
Meantime, Bhutto's widower has called for a U.N. investigation into the assassination; but, of course, Musharraf has said he doesn't need any help with the investigation.
According to Musharraf, it's settled.
This is Musharraf's idea of justice.
Oh.. but Musharraf's got the complete backing of the current US Administration who will nod their head and agree with whatever lame excuse he comes up with. Moreover, the spate of violence since Bhutto's death has been so widespread and devastating that a few weeks of this and no one will remember Bhutto's death any more. Game Over! Musharraf Wins!
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