The Enemy Within_II

Someone defined democracy as “Government of the people, for the people, by the people.” But how do we define dictatorship? What is the other name of getting into power from back doors, reigning like a king and caring least for the lot? Wild bats fly best at night; dictators have always been strengthened by the opportunists and supported by those having vested interests_ thus enhancing the span of the dictatorial rule and prolonging the misery of the masses.

For the past few years this nation has witnessed the worst kind of bloodshed ever in the history of the region. Unfortunately, the real culprit remains behind the curtain mostly because it is either a suicide attack or is labeled as one thus blaming the extremists for the blood spilled. July 06, 2008_ Islamabad was rocked yet again by a suicide bomb blast and just to leave one curious, the S.H.O. of P.S. Aabpara was removed from his office a day earlier for the neglect of his duties. Perhaps, he wouldn’t show allegiance to that someone whose word is law of the land.

Bomb blasts so frequently jolt the corners of this country for a good reason, the main objective of which is to divert the attention of the masses from the core issues. I would take liberty of declaring the inflation in general and the rapid increase in fuel and CNG prices as another such bomb aimed at diverting the attention of the masses. Keep ‘em busy looking for their bread and butter and the road is clear for you. What a journey!