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The Lawyers Movement In Pakistan

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Ali Ahsan is leading a movement of lawyers in New York to protest the actions of Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf. He talks about the plight of Pakistani lawyers getting arrested in Pakistan and his father, a vocal opponent of Musharraf who was jailed as a dissident in Pakistan.

Guests:

Ali Ahsan

Comments [8]

tomdick vijayali from ny

concerning musharraf i'm reminded of the words of Roosevelt, "He may be an S.O.B. but he is our S.O.B.", referring to trujillo, a similar despot in the dominican republic. musharraf's only hold on power are his nuclear weapons, at least on the larger world stage. as to his promises of free and fair elections i'm reminded of the old adage, "smile to a man's eyes, but watch his hands."

Nov. 13 2007 11:35 AM
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Ayesha from New York, NY

Thanks Ali for an insightful analysis of the situation.

Nov. 13 2007 11:34 AM
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Paul from Brooklyn

Reality time; Why is Fascism spreading? Why do our policies seem counter productive? Here's why...

The New World Order does not want peace, they want war. They want confusion, they want wide spread death.

I'm telling you Brian, the world makes a lot more sense once you learn about the forces that wield control over it. Look up; Bank of Britain, Federal Reserve, fractional reserve banking, problem-reaction-solution, and the Reichstag fire. Seriously, it's not so hard to comprehend once you understand these things.

Nov. 13 2007 11:28 AM
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eCAHNomics

Omar--A Pakistani neocon! Obviously gets Rove's daily email.

Nov. 13 2007 11:27 AM
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Anonymous

Please come join our student protest outside the Consulate General of Pakistan (NY) this Wednesday, November 14, 2007, at 12 pm sharp. We think it's imperative to protest the gross violations of human rights that have escalated over the past weeks, and continue protesting,
until there is a restoration of democracy. Let's show solidarity with the students, lawyers and citizens of Pakistan.

Who we are: South Asian Law Student Association, CUNY School of Law

When: Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Time: 12 pm
Where: Consulate General of Pakistan, NY
12 E. 65th Street (between Madison & 5th Ave)

Bring placards, banners and posters, strongly denouncing Musharraf's "Emergency" in Pakistan. Spread the word – bring your friends and family!

*Justice for the Judiciary*
*Free speech for the Media*
*Human Rights for All*

Nov. 13 2007 11:22 AM
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Peter from Brooklyn

Brian,

Please ask Mr. Ahsan if there is anything we can do to help? Any other MOCs we can call and lobby for help with Pakistan?
I hope the people of Pakistan aren't on the loosing end of another bad American policy choice.

Nov. 13 2007 11:20 AM
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eCAHNomics

W will veto anything Congress might do to punish Musharraf. Thy're giddy with Musharraf envy in the White House.

Nov. 13 2007 11:17 AM
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Ayesha from New York, NY

I think the courage of the Pakistani lawyers is admirable. By standing up to Musharraf, they are essentially risking their lives (and limb) for a higher cause. Without them, there would be no domestic pressure on Musharraf and he would be riding rough shod over civil liberties in Pakistan. My hats off to them! We as Pakistanis owe them a lot. Hopefully, their courage will be remembered for generations to come.
I also hope the Bush administration recognizes and backs the lawyers who are fighting for values that are inherently American. These are the people the US administration should stand behind, not the despotic generals who rule at their own whim.

Nov. 13 2007 09:48 AM
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