Saturday, October 20, 2012

Opinion Response-Pakistani Activist Shot


     

This article talks about a Pakistani girl with a blog who changed the minds of many. She lives in a small town where the Taliban militants have taken over. These people are militants who have changed rules and control lives of many Pakistani citizens. This girl underwent a difficult time as these people ordered the banning of women attending school, and thus preventing them from receiving an education. They believed no one would ever find out, but Malala Yousafzai is an exception.

As she realized that bad things were happening, she started recording whatever happened in her ‘Swat’ in a blog where she wrote with another name. These records were for the BBC Urdu, who noted everything that was taking place in Pakistan. I admire Malala’s r desire for change. If the Taliban ever found out (which they did) about her diary, they would have killed her. It takes courage to write about something when knowing that it could take your life. I am impressed by the fact that she still wants to pursue her dreams by creating a political party mainly for education. Malala has received numerous prizes and recognitions because of all the things she has done. I believe everyone should follow this Pakistani girl’s actions, because she has proved to the world that she will stand up for her education and her future.

Malala continued writing her blog anonymously until all the interviews and prizes she received revealed her identity. Last Tuesday, Malala was shot in the head and in the neck by a Taliban militant. She was immediately taken to the hospital. I believe it is a miracle for her to still be alive and with chances of getting better. The authorities aren’t sure what happened, but BBC has a clear idea of what occurred. Malala was leaving school and getting into the bus when someone suddenly shot her. I had predicted something like that happening to Malala as I read the article before this one. This girl was letting the world know about everything these people were doing, and they would eventually find out.

She knew that there was a high chance something bad would happen to her. But, despite the risk, she still stood up for all the women in Pakistan and in the world. She couldn’t tolerate the idea that she wouldn’t be able to receive an education because she was a woman. I can relate to this girl because I am also a girl, and sometimes I feel as if I am seen inferior because of my sex. I hope she recovers and can continue doing magical things that will help this world become a better place.



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