In the depth of our hearts and minds, we all know that money and influence can take us very far in life. However, at the surface, we all still carry a fear of authority and a respect of the law. We know that there are certain rules we must follow. There is an understanding that criminal activity will be followed up with severe consequences.
We also know that lack of studying will result in failed classes and lack of work ethic will result in poverty.
What happens when this paranoia of consequences disappears?
Let me tell you.
This is the phenomena in present day Pakistan. In most of the civilized world, there is a fear of law in the hearts and minds of citizens. There is also a RESPECT for the law. In Pakistan, I see neither.
All sorts of crimes, even crimes against humanity, run rampant in this nation. From the driver who drives in two lanes at once to the teenager who kills a peer and can flee the country. This is Pakistan.
Corruption and bribery are such common knowledge that even I, a law abiding citizen, do not fear the law in Pakistan. For the last six months, I have wondered why?
Professors report that their students are being passed classes using bribery. Children drive cars without licenses. Poverty stricken children are working in the homes of wealthy Pakistanis and being mentally and physically abused. Murders are as common as the flu, and people get kidnapped everyday. Yet no one gets punished. The professors go on teaching. The children keep on driving. And the poor continue to suffer.
It goes to show that corruption trickles into the roots of a society. A corrupt government will lead to a nation where even the lowest rungs of society will be corrupt. Lawlessness will run rampant. The oppressed will become further oppressed. The rich will continue to become richer and more invincible. All the while, the common man will live his life in fear. Fearing the poor, who might rob him just for a morsel of bread. Fearing the rich, who may hurt his family and face no consequence.
What separates Pakistan and Pakistani people from animals?
In my opinion, nothing.
We also know that lack of studying will result in failed classes and lack of work ethic will result in poverty.
What happens when this paranoia of consequences disappears?
Let me tell you.
This is the phenomena in present day Pakistan. In most of the civilized world, there is a fear of law in the hearts and minds of citizens. There is also a RESPECT for the law. In Pakistan, I see neither.
All sorts of crimes, even crimes against humanity, run rampant in this nation. From the driver who drives in two lanes at once to the teenager who kills a peer and can flee the country. This is Pakistan.
Corruption and bribery are such common knowledge that even I, a law abiding citizen, do not fear the law in Pakistan. For the last six months, I have wondered why?
Professors report that their students are being passed classes using bribery. Children drive cars without licenses. Poverty stricken children are working in the homes of wealthy Pakistanis and being mentally and physically abused. Murders are as common as the flu, and people get kidnapped everyday. Yet no one gets punished. The professors go on teaching. The children keep on driving. And the poor continue to suffer.
It goes to show that corruption trickles into the roots of a society. A corrupt government will lead to a nation where even the lowest rungs of society will be corrupt. Lawlessness will run rampant. The oppressed will become further oppressed. The rich will continue to become richer and more invincible. All the while, the common man will live his life in fear. Fearing the poor, who might rob him just for a morsel of bread. Fearing the rich, who may hurt his family and face no consequence.
What separates Pakistan and Pakistani people from animals?
In my opinion, nothing.
