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“Well, I feel as I can only answer for myself. Everybody has to make this choice for themselves. I can only say I feel saving Pakistan by saving democracy is worth putting my life on the line.” - Benazir Bhutto, former Prime Minister of Pakistan

zeitgeist: 12/27/2007; 2-weeks prior to legislative elections
ortgeist: Pakistan

I am moving across the country tomorrow. I was not planning on visiting my blog for at least a week. Plans change.

With all the stress and excitement of the last few days I was not surprised to find myself unable to sleep after being awakened at 2am. I was, however, completely shocked to watch the unfolding news story of the assassination of Benazir Bhutto in Rawalpindi, Pakistan today. However she met her end, with or without the aid of those who should have been protecting her, what matters now is how her people and the world respond to her passing.

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