Carol Ann Grayson's Blog and my Reply

Carol Ann Grayson wrote a blog http://activist1.wordpress.com/2013/10/09/brand-malala-western-exploitation-of-a-schoolgirl/

I dont think she will ever publish my reply on her page. So I decided to put it here. Maybe after seeing this, she may want to show herself as "big-hearted" and "gracious" and may allow my reply on her page. (See every good act is in some interest)

So, here is the Reply:

Your first point, why only Malala? When you were nominated for Oscar, why is it only you who was picked up? Why not so many other great films like “Innocence of Muslims”, “Manila ki Bijliyaan” “Punjabi Gujjar” and “Moosa Khan”?

Your 2nd point that where is the justice to other girls? First of all, the other two girls Shazia and Kainaat, who were shot were also flown to the UK for treatment. The fact is that they were caught in the fire and WERE NOT the main target. You know when Benazir got shot, a few days ago 100s other died in her rally, a few died with her in Rawalpindi. Why not the same inquiry was done for each one of them? Why didnt the UN send a team for each of them killed? Why didnt every journalist in Pakistan or the west write an article on each one of them? Why didnt all the politicians of Pakistan go to each of the graves and offer prayers? The simple fact is that because Benazir was the celebrity. She was the target. There was no universal conspiracy that every journalist, tv anchor and politician colluded on Benazir’s death.

Your 3rd point that why only treat Malala and not other victims of Drones: Absolutely right that we should treat them as well but does that mean that until each drone victim gets the perfect treatment, education and health, we stop giving justice to all other children? It is the responsibility of the Pakistani govt to provide safety to all its children. The west will do as they please. They are separate countries and will work in their own interest. Like Pakistanis do in their own interest. For example: Pakistanis do not hold rallies or protest against the killings of their own fellow countrymen who are Christians and AHmedis but do it at a drop of a hat for the Burmese Muslims. Its in Pakistanis’ interest to promote that “Ummah” cause, so they do it. Same way, UK or the US work in their interests.

Your last point that Malala will become the champion of Drones like Obama. So for your kind information and so that you can breathe a little easy, Malala met Obama today and told him in his face “Drone attacks are fueling terrorism. Innocent victims are killed in these acts, and they lead to resentment among the Pakistani people. If we refocus efforts on education it will make a big impact” See the news here http://dawn.com/news/1049183/obama-meets-malala-yousufzai