[Paul_B]

> Then, referring to his son's executioners, he said: "They did not know what they were doing. They killed their best friend."

That's indeed the old Arab story - never miss a chance to miss a chance.

I sympathize with Mr. Berg as a bereaved father, but his politics remain way off base.

[ValerieUSA]

Excuse me, Mr. Berg, but don't people die for the sins of their fathers according to your religious traditions? If you want to characterize your son's death as a sacrifice for another's sins, oughtn't you consider yourself to be the one whose debt was paid?
You have no point, Mr Berg.