flacaltenn
Diamond Member
I hate to make light of this but that ability for "the family to forgive an honor killer" and thus make them innocent is just way too tempting. It's as warped and demented as I can fathom.
So how does that conversation go?
In my best Pakistani accent...
"as you all know, Dad crushed dear Mamouna's head with a tire iron. And the authorities want to know if we forgive him -- so I want you to think about the disgrace she brought this family and upon you. Because Dad could be prosecuted for defending us from those dishonorable actions"
"mom? would they KILL DAD? "
"Yes Yes --- that's what they might do"
"mom? Will I be able to marry because my sister's evil actions if I don't forgive Dad?"
"Probably not. Will be very hard to find a good suitor for you if the family is still dishonored and Dad is dead. But you know dear -- I will try my best to get you a proper husband no matter what we decide."
"OK --then I forgive him and you should too".
"Well then -- shall we vote? "
Justice for "honor killings" in Pakistan..
So how does that conversation go?
In my best Pakistani accent...
"as you all know, Dad crushed dear Mamouna's head with a tire iron. And the authorities want to know if we forgive him -- so I want you to think about the disgrace she brought this family and upon you. Because Dad could be prosecuted for defending us from those dishonorable actions"
"mom? would they KILL DAD? "
"Yes Yes --- that's what they might do"
"mom? Will I be able to marry because my sister's evil actions if I don't forgive Dad?"
"Probably not. Will be very hard to find a good suitor for you if the family is still dishonored and Dad is dead. But you know dear -- I will try my best to get you a proper husband no matter what we decide."
"OK --then I forgive him and you should too".
"Well then -- shall we vote? "
Justice for "honor killings" in Pakistan..