It is tragic that Prime Minister Bhutto was murdered, probably by Al Queda followers. But there is now the possibility that Al Queda will be the ones to suffer tragedy, as the people of Pakistan - and the world - are outraged. Bin Laden's boys may very well have just shot themselves in the foot.
Until now, the people of Pakistan have been opposed to any western effort to clean out the terrorists in their country. They have been protecting them. But the same people who have been protecting their "fellow Muslims" may now turn against them. And in any case, if Musharraf wants to go on breathing, he may now be forced to join us in a real attempt to clean house. He must know by now that he is next in line for assassination. He needs our help now, more than we need his.
Bhutto was a positive force in life, but ironically, she may prove to be an even greater force in death. We must now wait (but not very long) to see what choice Musharraf - and America - makes.
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