Benazir Bhutto

The death today of Benazir Bhutto makes me sad. I'm sad because I saw greatness in her, and greatness has become a rare commodity these days.

I'm sad because most Americans didn't know of her greatness. I'm sad that so many here place high value on low accomplishments and low value on high accomplishments. I'm sad that some see our lack of having had a woman Head of State as a problem with our country rather than a problem with the candidates. I'm sad that her death will be used for political purposes she wouldn't necessarily approve of.

I'm sad because Bhutto seemed to be a rare politician who put the cause above her own interests. I'm sad to have lost such a great ally in the fight for democracy against terrorism.

I'm glad that I didn't have to ask, "Who is that?" when I turned on the news this morning, but I'm sad that I don't know more about this great leader. I checked out her autobiography, "Daughter of Destiny," from the library today, and very much look forward to reading it.