12.28.2007

Democracy Spreads Again in Pakistan

This can only mean it's time to spread democracy into Iran.

Bhutto was fearless, from her college years in America to her cruel assassination yesterday. She had an unshakable belief that Pakistan should embrace the modern world with the same confidence and courage that she had. She believed in democracy, freedom and openness -- not as slogans but as a way of life. She wasn't perfect; the corruption charges that enveloped her second term as prime minister were all too real. But she remained the most potent Pakistani voice for liberalism, tolerance and change.

Update: U.S. suspects Taliban leader behind Bhutto plot. Wait, didn't we already Mission Accomplished those guys?