Lawyers of the World Unite! - Solidarity with Pakistan's Lawyers

[donsu]

http://counterpunch.com/alikhan11082007.html


The time is here for the lawyers of the world to show solidarity with the lawyers in Pakistan who are waging a struggle to challenge the lawlessness of an ugly usurper, a power addict, a man in military uniform determined to undermine a Muslim nation that yearns for democracy.

The lawyers are protesting in the streets of Pakistan because the usurper has suspended the Constitution "in exercise of all powers." The usurper has arrogated to himself the license to "amend the constitution, from time to time, as he deems expedient." When one man can suspend and alter the fundamental constitution of a nation, the abuse of power is unlimited.

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The lawyers of Pakistan are being beaten, detained, and taken away from their children and families. They have been charged with the crimes of terrorism because they have made a commitment to stand for the rule of law, democracy, and fundamental rights.

The lawyers of Pakistan need the moral support of lawyers around the world.

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When the lawyers and judges of the world are fearless and determined to uphold the rule of law, the tide of tyranny can be abated. The power of law lies in the lawyer's commitment to subvert injustice. Lawyers are the guardians of the law.

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If the lawyers of the world do nothing to support the lawyers' resistance in Pakistan, tyranny will be entrenched.
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awarding a gold star to LIAQUAT ALI KHAN

[LakeSamish706]

1. Good post and I truly hope that this effort really takes off! n/t

[donsu]

2. kicking back to page 1

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