Benazir Bhutto

Let's be clear: Bhutto was no saint, even though she played one on TV recently. And yes, her return to Pakistan under threat of almost certain death was an act of great courage.

But the tragedy here isn't just personal. This is a global disaster. Iraq is a mess and Iran is a potential threat, but Pakistan is an enormous country with a polarized population that could either grow into a stable democracy or shake itself to death. And if Pakistan -- a nuclear power -- falls apart and turns hostile to the U.S., well...

Let's just hope that doesn't happen.

Comments

[Janet]

Here's hoping.