KingMamba
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Of course the abuse is quite troubling but I'd disagree from removing it due to two reasons :
(a) Expediency - There is a huge group (from Moderates to the Hardliners) who support this law so unless we want a backlash from the public I won't be in favor of removing it just like that; going cold turkey on it would be counter-productive. Instead the change should be from within the society whereby the civil society must take it upon themselves to bring in intellectuals (religious or otherwise) to try to educate the society into why, if ever, this law should be removed to begin with, so that when the time comes any Government would be willing to remove it to appease the will of the people. Right now - No one will ! No Government would be willing to commit political suicide by even touching this law.
(b) This is one of a hundred other laws that are used & abused to no end in Pakistan & so any change would be superficial or cosmetic at best. So I say forget the law & revamp both the judicial & police system instead; make them truly impartial, competent & corruption free by making them free from any political interference, by inducting educated & well trained individuals in its cadre & by having a stringent system of accountability looming over them.
Of course you are right. The law needs to be modified, right now it is just he said she said. The people will not make a fuss if it is modified but get riled up if they talk about removal, heck I doubt most would notice a modification. Make it so it is applicable to all and the accuser must have evidence to back up the accusation. More than just witnesses as we all know witnesses are faked all the time in Pakistan. It should also protect all faiths, it does not matter if the person worships a flying meatball no one should be able to abuse them. Fake accusations must be punished with harsh jail time to serve as a deterrent, ten years or so.
Your argument is with your fellow Muslim, Zarvan. I don't count, do I?
You are right, missed his post went straight to the last page. The point still stands and Zarvan is a known mullah of PDF.