I am a native of Pakistan and have been a student of various world religions since my early high school years.  I have a keen interest in Islam and Hinduism with particular emphasis on concepts of Life after Death and salvation of the souls of the faithful departed.  This curiosity has helped me to formulate an educated opinion which has and continues to aid my appreciation and respect for other faith traditions.

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In a perfect world, nations do not go to war against one another.  In a perfect world, young men and women of the armed forces on both sides of the conflict do not make final journey to their hometowns in caskets.  In a perfect world, millions of people do not live and die with HIV/AIDS and leave their children orphans.  In a perfect world, old, decrepit and poor grand children do not have to raise their grand children.  In a perfect world, people are not discriminated because of their race, sexual orientation, and beliefs.  In a perfect world, every one lives in harmony with one another.

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Freedom of the press and expression is one of the most prestigious and gracious right, inhabitants of the developed, free and democratic world enjoy.  This right allows a person to express himself without a fear of prejudice, bias, persecution and oppression from the state.  It also acknowledges the freedom of press and media to be free and report without partiality and fear of discrimination from the government or any other agency.  It is a noble and wonderful virtue which should be protected and appealed to with sensitivity. 

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