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theHandpuppet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-16-05 06:28 AM
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With U.S. allies like these, women don't need enemies!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4251536.stm

Outrage at Musharraf rape remarks

Pakistani activists have reacted with outrage to recent comments on rape victims by President Pervez Musharraf. The president said that rape was a "money-making concern" and many people argued that it was a way to get money and a visa to emigrate.

Pakistan's most-high profile rape victim, Mukhtar Mai, told the BBC no woman could subject herself to "such a horrendous experience" to make money.

Women's groups and activists are to protest in Karachi on Friday....


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atommom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-16-05 07:22 AM
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1. That's outrageous. He didn't succeed in shutting her up, so now
he's throwing insults at her. I hope he lives to regret those remarks.
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-16-05 07:33 AM
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2. there are times like now when I have very nasty thoughts about men
such as him!
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