[FairOpinion]

"Mr Atik, of Williamstown, is accused of acting as a travel agent for an alleged terror cell planning violent jihad in Australia. "

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So why are they doing anything for him? He could have stayed free to visit his brother, if he hadn't decided to participate in the terrorist group.

[Spruce]

Any chance they might fly over one of them shark-infested reefs and this jackoff might 'fall out of the aircraft'?

[Flash Bazbeaux]

"Izzydeen"

Is his brother "Auldeen"?

[sourcery]

So why are they doing anything for him? He could have stayed free to visit his brother, if he hadn't decided to participate in the terrorist group.

Perhaps because he hasn't been convicted of any crimes yet. At this point in time, he simply stands accused.

[RichInOC]

Well, considering what he's accused of, might it not have been cheaper to let him book his own travel?

[Publius6961]

He said Mr Atik, a paranoid schizophrenic, should be allowed to grieve with his family. Magistrate Paul Smith said he had to have some regard to the costs but also had to behave humanely towards Mr Atik.

"If we live, as I hope we do, in a civilised and decent community, we should be able to make arrangements where someone in Mr Atik's position should be able to visit a close relative to say goodbye," he said.<

After about 5 seconds reflection, I decided these two names, at a minimum, should start refreshing their resumes.

Definitely they should be doing something else.

The magistrate for creating an absurd definition of "compassion" with other people's money. If an employee of mine did that, he's be out on his butt instantly...

As for the 'unapologetic' attorney, what's wrong? he couldn't find his personal checkbook?

[ncountylee]

paid for by Australian taxpayers

Insane policy.