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August 24, 2009
Kindness to the Cruel
The animal who was found guilty of the Lockerbie atrocity should have been prosecuted in the U.S. But the oh-so-compassionate Europeans would not allow it because we American barbarians still have the death penalty.
We were assured that justice would be served—whatever that means.
Now, the mass murderer is free, a hero to the Arab/Muslim world.
I have no idea if compassion was the reason for his release.
(By the way, the Libyan terrorist appears plump and awfully well fed for someone in the latter stages of cancer. Look for a miraculous cure in the next few weeks.)
If it was a case of compassionate release, then the Scots who made this decision have not a clue as to the meaning of compassion—or justice.
If it was an oil deal, well, the Scots and the English have given transnational terrorism a huge boost. The vile rogues should be booted out of office.
No doubt, the chattering classes in Europe, probably the Swedes, will find a way to blame the Jooz for this deed.
In any case, the Lockerbie monster—may his name be erased—should have been tried and executed.
Look for this evil to repeat itself over and over again when the terrorists at Gitmo are transferred to American soil.
Once you engage and then make deals with terrorists and terrorist states you have already lost the battle and are well on your way to losing the war.
And the country most guilty of making deals with terrorists: Israel.
Soccer Dad analyzes what happens when kindness is extended to the cruel.
"Whoever exercises mercy where strictness is required, will eventually be cruel where kindness is required"
—Kohelet Rabbah
Posted by Robert J. Avrech at August 24, 2009 11:26 AM
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I have read that even some elements of the British Royal Family (Prince Andrew) were involved in his release. And what does the cancer have to do with any of this? The cynic in me suggests that it was used to deflect criticism.
I suspect Gordon Brown is at the center of this. What a rotten, amoral government.
Posted by: Bill Brandt at August 24, 2009 12:40 PM
Having seen my mother and some friends parents die of cancer, I remember no doctor would ever give a precise estimate of how long they would live. If they gave an estimate it was always pretty wide - like they could live anywhere from 6 months to 2 years. Life is not like a football game where you can look at the clock and figure out how much time is left in the game. And my mother did not look as good as this guy does 3 months before she died.
This guy served less than 12 days for each life he took. All those saying how great it was that the Scots showed compassion would probably not want Charles Manson let out of jail in less than 6 months. And Manson never actually killed anyone.
The Brits will always deny it but this sure looks like 270 deaths for oil. Where are all those that chanted no war for oil against Bush?
Posted by: Johnny at August 24, 2009 01:12 PM
I just did a post on this, with some help from Antoine de Saint-Exupery: Breaking the Springs.
Posted by: david foster at August 24, 2009 01:47 PM
Those responsible for his release should be responsible to serve out the rest of his sentence.
Posted by: pdwalker at August 24, 2009 10:23 PM
Among the people vilely insulted by the release are the family and friends of the 11 citizens of Lockerbie who were killed as they minded their own business, in their own homes, by the falling plane. May the al-mighty avenge their blood.
Posted by: Miranda Rose Smith at August 25, 2009 06:15 AM
Thank you for adding the Midrashic source!
Posted by: soccer dad at August 25, 2009 07:19 AM
This will bite them in the butt and they'll still find a way to try and blame Bush for the consequences of their actions.
Posted by: Jack at August 25, 2009 07:56 AM