buried alive

Pakistani legislator speaks up for cultural diversity
"These are centuries-old traditions, and I will continue to defend them," said Hon. Israr Ullah Zehri. Mainly, he was speaking of the right of a tribe to punish girls who want to pick their own husbands. The latest punishment, about a month ago in a remote village, was that the five girls were shot, then buried alive in a ditch. Associated Press via New York Daily News

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Posted By: Chuck - Mon Sep 01, 2008
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I find the juxtaposition of intolerance interesting. The tribe's inability to allow the girls their choice in men to y'all's inability to sanction the tribe's actions!

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 09/02/08 at 01:09 AM

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