Re: Why cry over the death of our worst enemy?
Your arguments in post#65 are all logical. Sovereignty is not all about getting others to respect you, it also means writ inside the borders. But unfortunately we have come to a point where the state is challenged left, right and center. Be it thugs in Karachi, Maolanas of Lal Masjid or TTP, the state has made a joke out of itself.
But irrespective of what we think, the fact of the matter is that the collective wisdom of the elected leadership has arrived at an understanding that the state should sit with the TTP on a negotiating table. When you make up your mind to initiate dialogue, we always know that it’s all about give and take, however unpleasant it may be.
As far as I am concerned, I just want the state to act resolutely, be it war or dialogue. Talk to them sincerely within the ambit of the constitution with stick in one hand and carrots in the other hand.
For the time being, we should let the collective wisdom of our elected leaders to prevail. If this option fails — which isn’t on now anyway — the state will have no option but to smoke them out of their den. And for that purpose, I fully agree with your suggestion that Pakistan should welcome even international force to get things straight.