03.16.07

Woe To Freedoms

Posted in General at 1:11 pm by Kevin Scott

Some would argue we are only as free as we allow ourselves to be. In essence I would agree with that statement. Yet there are forces in place which will deny us our simple freedoms whether we like it or not. Take for instance what is happening in Pakistan currently over the judiciary system. President/General Musharraf relieved the Top Judge of the Supreme Court of his position and is currently under trial for abuse of his power. No further statements have been officially released as far as my knowledge goes.

This has led to massive protests from all corners of the judiciary system throughout Pakistan. Lawyers and top ranking officials have taken to the streets in outrage over this issue. My heart is open to all of these people, willing to stand up for what they believe in, in face of what Musharraf has put in their ways. Barbed wire in the streets, tear gas, thousands of police in the capital. all to keep these people who want to have their say in their freedoms from voicing their opinions. It has even gone as far as a ban on media from covering the issue! I was appalled at such news. Police raided a local news agency and smashed equipment, furniture, windows, all because they were broadcasting information about the riots.

Correct me if I am wrong, but are not news groups (whom I will admit I have a hard time trusting for information as it is) there to show us what is happening in our world? Why would they be banned from showing such activities within their own country? People can go for a walk and see this all going on, why should the media not be allowed to cover it?

Woe to freedoms…

What about in your own country? What has the government in place that labels you as an outcast of society simple because you do not coincide with their ideals they set forth for us? If you are a thinking individual and you do not think for them, we are against them. Why? Is it because there is no room for improvement within the system they have in place? Can not we, as individuals and people with dreams, aspirations, hopes and wishes, want a better life and speak openly against such things? Who are they to choose what is best for us? These ‘elected’ officials, with ‘opposition parties’ and left and right wings of society. How often do they get together “Hey George, how funny is it they elected you over me? Can you believe they bought half of that crap you said? Anyway, lets stick to the plan, first….”.

I suppose this is more of a rant than anything, it is just very disheartening to see such things going on in our world. For as long as there are those who conspire against us all… woe to our freedoms.