[Dark Skies]

Diplomats said Pakistan knew the three imams, whose identities are not being disclosed for security reasons, were hiding in madrasas, but authorities could not raid them without provoking a fierce backlash, something which could damage General Musharraf’s position and rock the Pakistani army.

If a military dictatorship like Pakistan is afraid of a muslim backlash, I wonder how a new democracy like Iraq will react when its mosques start spewing venom and hiding terrorists.

I fear that democracy is a puny challenger to Islam.

[elfman2]

"I fear that democracy is a puny challenger to Islam."

That’s like saying good is a puny challenger to evil. Democracy’s power is broader than force and tyranny. It captures the imagination and energies of the people, believing that they actually can get something done through the system. Don’t be afraid.

[WoofDog123]

"If a military dictatorship like Pakistan is afraid of a muslim backlash,"

I don't doubt that they are afraid, given how many attempts on Mussharaf's life there have been.

[syriacus]

I fear that democracy is a puny challenger to Islam

Lech Walesa, Rev. Dr. ML KIng, Jr., and Mahatma Gandhi have shown us that people seeking freedom from oppression can succeed.

[WideGlide]

I fear that democracy is a puny challenger to Islam.

I agree. That infidel, Democracy, may well be forced to ride in the back seat and will certainly be barred from showing her face in public if the Imams continue to rein unchecked.