Yes, It doesn't say that we are a failed state, but that we're on the "Path" to a failed state. These statements are the reason why a "General" perception about Pakistan of an Indian, Is that we're a "Failed" state. Internet communities are quite important to analyse this perception because now every common Man/Woman can voice his "true" feelings and opinions without any limitations.
Objectivity is needed here Bezerk. Being a Pakistani, you would not easily admit things to be as bad as everyone else is saying so. As an Indian, you might think, i dont have the objectivity to think things might not be as bad as they are being portrayed to be.
But what i say or do is irrelevant. What matters is that people like you, who live in Pakistan, realize the gravity of the situation and the direction Pakistan has taken in the last few years-a result of the policies followed officially over the last few decades. For it is only you and other resident Pakistani's who can force a change.
As far as the SWAT deal is concerned, I think we have a separate thread for that topic and we've discussed thoroughly about the Pros and cons of that deal. If we Balance them against each other, it could either be a positive or a negative development. Depends on what the "Individual" is looking for out of that deal.
If the individual is looking for National Unity. National Integration of Pakistan, what would you say the deal is? Good or Bad.
Let me explain further-
1. Such deals divide your society. One part of the country is being governed by one set of laws, and one part is free to chose what laws they are subjected to. Let me tell you, no matter the high amount of 'love' for Shariah there maybe in Swat, etc, it harms your national unity. You have one country, you HAVE TO HAVE one set of laws governing all your subjects.
And make no mistake here friend, Pakistan will pay the price for not having one law all over its land. Its not a small issue, and will manifest in the years to come, though it might seem unimportant now.
2. Such deals embolden the terrorists in various parts of the country. The explicit message sent out is that if you fight hard enough, the Pakistani Govt will grant you your wish.
This and other factors about this deal-solely from the perspective of National Unity and Integrity of Pakistan. Be objective, not subjective. It would help you.
