Posted on 21-06-2008
Filed Under (Politics, Social and Politics, Weekend whining, videos) by عمار - aMmAr

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Those who follow Pakistani news are aware of a certain individual by the name Samad Khurram. Yes, the same Harvard Student who refused to take an honorary certificate from the US Ambassador; Anne Peterson. Samad stance was simple, he was protesting against the recent air strikes in the Northern Pakistan and American support for Musharraf.

This came as a surprise to many, some made Samad a hero and the rest found his act foolish. I find it a fair protest, should we be proud of a guy who recorded his protest by making things difficult for himself. Yes, why not. We were raised in an environment where freedom of speech was tabooed by parents, teachers, political leaders and military dictators. Some believe that it will make things difficult for the students who are studying in USA. But I think Samad has given courage to the Pakistani youth and gave them a platform where they can protest non violently.

We are not against any country. But you cant expect us to behave normal after bombing our houses and breeding

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Comments

I, Protest | Tea Break on 21 June, 2008 at 9:21 am #

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Sana on 31 August, 2008 at 8:49 am #

True ! many ppl tagged it as a publicity stunt also !


عمار - aMmAr on 31 August, 2008 at 9:46 pm #

matlab??


Ziews on 3 September, 2008 at 5:59 pm #

An appropriate way of protest which suits his callibre.But there are more if and buts in the story.


Sana on 5 September, 2008 at 11:06 am #

matlba yeh kay ppl thought he was doing it to get publicity like a gimmick !


عمار - aMmAr on 6 September, 2008 at 1:31 pm #

i heard him in a talk show, he sounds reasonable.


Wakas Mir on 15 September, 2008 at 12:31 am #

Hmm well I would definitely back him up although what he did 99.9% of other guys would NEVER be able to. Rock on Sarmad.. Zulm sehne wala bhi ghalt hota hei and by doing this atleast he making sure that he doing his bit..


Wakas Mir on 15 September, 2008 at 12:35 am #

Oops I meant samad .. and to add to it… hope and pray more of us can do something similar.. non violently..


عمار - aMmAr on 15 September, 2008 at 6:03 am #

I totally agree with you wakas. welcome :)


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