A Safe Learning Enivroment for All

RE: At Top University, a Fight for Pakistan’s Future (4/21/10)

To the editor:
At the top university in Pakistan, a militant Islamic group is terrorizing the campus. Recently, they attacked one of the more liberal professors, leaving him nearly unconscious. Another professor noted that there can no longer be a free flow of thoughts and ideas because students are too scared to anger this militant group. This is not just a problem in the university but reflects the larger problem in Pakistan as well: there is a large majority who are open and liberal minded but do not speak fearing retribution from militant Islamic groups. As Pakistan looks to progress and move forward, it is sad that the will of the majority are being silenced by a violent minority. Professors who are standing up for what is right are heroes, but in order to solve this problem there must be a response from the school administration or the government. In order for Pakistan to continue to advance, their top students need to have an atmosphere of safety and acceptance in order to learn and grow.