[MizSterious]

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[MizSterious]

You're not on the pinglist, but you might be interested in this story.

[af_vet_1981]

In that case, turn them over to the Iraqis for a fair trial and a fast hanging.

[300winmag]

But the victim's male relatives have refused to allow her body to be exhumed because of objections from a Muslim cleric. Islamic law frowns on exhumations as desecration of the dead.

"Islamic law" doesn't seem to frown on the desecration of recently murdered Americans.

I expect these Americans to get as full and vigorous a defense as the Supreme Court has ordered for unlawful combatants we hold. No autopsy, including medical examiners for the defense, no evidence. No evidence, no trial. It's up to the Iraqis to decide whether they want to see justice done, or their "islamic sensiblities" preserved. That's more of a choice than they had under Saddam.

[PLMerite]

"But the victim's male relatives have refused to allow her body to be exhumed because of objections from a Muslim cleric. Islamic law frowns on exhumations as desecration of the dead."


Welcome to the 21st Century. Western justice requires a little more "evidence" than pointing a stick and making accusations.


"Chief among our concerns is carrying out justice. But when you get town officials or an imam saying that exhuming the body doesn't jive"

JIBE, JIBE - with a "B" dammit!

[NY Attitude]

Chief among our concerns is carrying out justice. But when you get town officials or an imam saying that exhuming the body doesn't jive with our cultural sensitivities, that creates a massive stumbling block," a U.S. military official in Baghdad close to the investigation said, speaking on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to speak to media.

Another anonymous military official heard from. If the evidence cannot be presented, turn the soldiers loose.

[pfflier]

Given the gravity of the allegations, U.S. officials believe that a vigorous prosecution is essential and that punishment should be severe if the six servicemen and one former soldier are convicted.

Anything short of that would be seen by Iraqis as a cover up and could shatter remaining support for the U.S. presence here.

Hang 'em then have the trial???? Meanwhile criticize the crap out of the President over Gitmo and the handling of known terrorists.

This is a charlie-fox to the max.