Pakstani Public Fed Up With US Backing of Musharraf?

The New York Times has this report on Pakistani frustration with continued U.S. support for Musharraf in the wake of his electoral defeat, with reaction to the report over at the Democratic Piece:

“It is not unreasonable for security interests to trump those of democracy. However, the centrality of democracy promotion in political rhetoric necessitates that action backs up the rhetoric. Pakistan is a clear example of an opportunity to visibly stand by those calling for democracy, an opportunity to defy the perception that America only acts in its strategic interest.”