Pinochet saved his country from the Communists, fixed the economy, brought back democracy, and then voluntarily stepped down.
How many other dictators are going to step down voluntarily if Pinochet's successors, who owe their present power to him, break their word and prosecute him? This is unjust.
Pinochet is a good man. These Commies will never forgive him for giving birth to a free, prosperous Chile. They were so close to a Peoples Republic, and Pinochet messed up their plans. God bless him.
Human rights victims=Shining Path wannabes
Meanwhile, Arafat is praised to the skies despite ripping off people to the tune of a BILLION+ and killing hundreds of innocents, including Leon Klinghoffer.
bttt
The current Chilean government, of which this Supreme Court is a part, came into existence as a result of an agreement to give Pinochet immunity from prosecution in exchange for his voluntarily relinquishing power and allowing free elections.
General Pinochet did not make this agreement out of fear or from a position of weakness - he was firmly in charge at the time and did not have to do anything. He did it, however, for love of his country and his understanding that freedom and self-government was best for his people in the long run.
The Leftists have bided their time, worked their way back into power, and now, abrogated the agreement. Thus, the Chilean Supreme Court, by this perfidious act, has de-legitimized themselves and their government. They now have the power to get away with it, but they are themselves nothing more than Leftist thugs.
The lesson to be learned, once again: never, ever trust Leftists, or rely on them to honor a deal.