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**Nigeopire** · 08-20-2009, 10:47 PM

I don't feel strongly either way on this. I don't know the specifics of the case so I can't have on opinion on whether he is guilty or not. As for his release it is normal for a prisoner to be released if they only have a short time left to live. The recent Ronnie Biggs case being a recent example.

What I do feel strongly about however is this:

'We have been in contact with the Scottish government, indicating that we objected to this. We thought it was a mistake.'

'He added that his administration had told the Libyan government that Megrahi should not receive a hero's welcome and should be placed under house arrest.'

Why does America feel it can dictate to everyone how they should act? I understand most of the victims were American but the man was convicted under Scottish law and he will be treated the same as every other criminal. No one has the right to demand otherwise.

As for how Libya should act that is up to them also.

08-20-2009, 10:47 PM	#3
Nigeopire Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	I don't feel strongly either way on this. I don't know the specifics of the case so I can't have on opinion on whether he is guilty or not. As for his release it is normal for a prisoner to be released if they only have a short time left to live. The recent Ronnie Biggs case being a recent example. What I do feel strongly about however is this: 'We have been in contact with the Scottish government, indicating that we objected to this. We thought it was a mistake.' 'He added that his administration had told the Libyan government that Megrahi should not receive a hero's welcome and should be placed under house arrest.' Why does America feel it can dictate to everyone how they should act? I understand most of the victims were American but the man was convicted under Scottish law and he will be treated the same as every other criminal. No one has the right to demand otherwise. As for how Libya should act that is up to them also.
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