Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Free to Earn Extra Pay in Pakistan


CNN reported that capitalism is alive and well in dictatorial Pakistan. "Police earned cash bonuses for beating and arresting hundreds of lawyers Monday who had gathered outside of Lahore's courthouse, police sources said."

If America can't export the full blown version of democracy, at least the junta swallowed U.S. motivational techniques hook, line and sinker. What will Pervez do when he realizes extrinsic motivators are short lived? Look at the billions in U.S. aid to Pakistan since 9-11. It takes greater and greater external rewards to garner the same impact. Mr. Musharraf clearly wants more...