When Malala Yousafzai appeared on national Pakistani and international television to campaign the right of girls to education, few imagined that she would soon be hitting the headlines for a very different reason. But at this moment, the attempted execution of Malala by Taliban hitmen, with a shot to the head, is causing an outcry in her home country and abroad. The Taliban not only claim responsibility, but have announced that 'she will not be spared' as she is secular and anti-Taliban.
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| Malala Yousafari, aged 14 |
Is there any hope when the few brave enough to stand up for individual and collective freedom are singled out and shot? Does this mean it is more sensible to stay quiet, or is it worth risking your life for 'the greater good' or for your personal dreams and ambitions? Should those adults around her have protected her better by keeping her quiet?
The Taliban regime is authoritarian, brutal and based on terrorism. Therefore, how can they expect that everybody under their power will agree on them? This young girl, Malala Yousafzai, is in my opinion the model of the attitude necessary for the progression of the Pakistani nation and the eventual disappearance of the Taliban.
ReplyDeleteI find profoundly unfair that because of the extreme beliefs of few, many others have to suffer their ruthless actions. Would you like to be silenced by people who you know they are not acting acceptably? Yousafzai, like me, does not.
She decided to raise her voice and express her view on the matter, and is now targeted by a group of terrorists to be killed. I find incomprehensive that somebody believes that their ideas are better than others, and that whomever that does not agree with them must be quieted.
Some might say “hang on, but the Pakistanis must raise their voice!” But seriously, would you confront a group of terrorist that will coldheartedly kill you and your family with the slightest excuse to do so?
Moreover, I’m certain that many Pakistanis are not fully aware that their rights as humans are in serious jeopardy, and I believe that the best way to help the country progress and politically thrive is by giving people a global education based on showing them how the world is in reality.
However, the fact that it is not exceptional reading about ‘terrorist children’ proves that a great deal of manipulation is being employed, and as in no way the Taliban would tolerate liberal education and have expressed in many ways that the diplomatic path is not considered, force seems to be the last resource.
So in conclusion, from my point of view Malala Yousafzai should be offered diplomatic immunity by a liberal country to facilitate her raise her voice in before the world. As Voltaire said centuries ago, “I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it”.