Governor Punjab Salman Taseer murdered in Islamabad

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Re: Governor Punjab Salman Taseer murdered in Islamabad

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Fair enough. It would be better if the governmental machinery showed just as much vigor in public matters as it does for one of its’ own. Governors are still appointed and not elected, right? But yes, this incident will be abuzz for a while. Perhaps longer than the usual attention span that we’ve gotten used to.

I dont know how much vigor its shown in this instance, but yes I dont think anyone can argue that the government should be vigorous in general wrt violence.

Which is why I said that public and public servants seem to be taking law into their own hands and acting on their own whims. Public officials should never drag their feet when it comes to sensitive or rather controversial matters. Governor did a decent thing by voicing support for the minority woman. All minorities should be protected with more interest because the nation is ‘Islamic Republic’;

I think it has to do with the blasphemy law in general, as well as Asia bibi.

however, you and I both know that all parties were milking the issue to their own advantage. And this fellow from the Elite force probably saw the only target he could find and make an impact and he did just that. For the murder, he should be tried to the fullest extent of the law. But let us not allow Zardari and Co. to use this unfortunate incident for their political advantage. There are suggestions afloat that assassination of BB brought Zardari to power, assassination of Mr. Taseer would ensure he hangs onto power and gets another green light to do all the more corruption (PPP all-inclusive).

Just as you do not allow Zardari to perpetuate corruption on this basis, you should also not allow the killer of Taseer to achieve his political goals by murder. There is therefore, a significant rationale for exploiting Taseer’s murder politically: ensure that those who murder for political goals live to see the oppposites of those gain popularity. I am all for idolising Taseer because he was murdered for political beliefs, it shouldnt be easy to silence a point of view by killing its proponent.

His life is no more or less precious than that of any ordinary citizen. I will not idolize him after his death and make other murders seem vain in comparison. Law and order situation must be improved for the entire nation, for the public sake. Not for one person sake no matter the significance of that one person. Justice for all, or justice for none.

But as I pointed out, this isnt a random murder. Someone was killed for taking a stand, there is grounds for ‘idolizing’ atleast that stance, and distinguishing it from murder in general.