[dawn53]

I, too, think it's a bad idea. But I think the article has a familiar Reuter's spin to it.

Notice in the first paragraph, they "discussed a proposal" and in the second, the idea of not prosecuting is being leaked by ONE Shiite, who wanted to remain anonymous.

And these two paragraphs seem contradictory. They want him contained, but no force used against him, HUH???

"The members will not sign on the plan and no delegation will go see Moqtada unless we are sure he can be contained," said an official with close links to the 25-member council.

"Using more force against him will not work and the Americans know this. Many more will die and even more radical elements could emerge if he is killed," he said.

[Mark Felton]

yes, you're likely right. It is probably Reuters anti-American spin.

[adam_az]

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it is RIGHT on the money.

This article is al-Reuters spin.

A discussion, and a leak by one unnamed source does not a policy make!!!

Who knows if anyone even made the statement, or if the person who made it is even in the council. Look at the byline - the commie Mark Felchin'.

[adam_az]

my embarassment - i confused our freeper with a commie al-Reuters stringer

I am red faced - apology to Mark

NO apology to the al-Reuters writers who are more crooked than a San Francisco street.