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Has the decision to release him damaged our relations with America? |
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BLAKESCREWE
Joined: 16 May 2004 Posts: 21196 Location: 1977!
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:20 pm Post subject: Lockerbie bomber decision compromises relationship with US? |
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US on about boycotting British goods etc so has it gone sour or can it be repaired? _________________ Class of `82 |
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grazialand

Joined: 07 Sep 2005 Posts: 1854 Location: U S A
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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Well we didn't expect that this criminal would be released,
but i think,the sanctions are a little steep,but who knows maybe they'll change their mind ..
But it doesn't change what he did,i wonder if the British had lost some lives
on that horrible day would they'have still release him? That's my question,
or is it better to forgive & forget? _________________ Jenna2..
Success is liking yourself,liking what you do,
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Maya Angelou, poet... |
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BLAKESCREWE
Joined: 16 May 2004 Posts: 21196 Location: 1977!
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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There were British lives lost on the ground due to falling debris etc but personally I think the decision to release him was wrong! if he was ill then why could`nt he have been released to an Hospice etc in Britain? _________________ Class of `82 |
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THE_LIBERATOR Goatboy

Joined: 16 May 2004 Posts: 9063
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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All I see is political point scoring in Scotland, with the opposition using the situation to further their own agenda. & From the U.S the insane revenge culture bred from learning nothing from 9/11.
Any disagreement with the U.S hurts the relationship, remember the cheese eating surrender monkeys? These people are adults?? |
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BlakNo1

Joined: 16 May 2004 Posts: 7695 Location: Somerville, MA, USA
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Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 11:21 pm Post subject: |
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This isn't even on most peoples 'radar' in The US. We're too busy starting a near shooting war over health care. However, referring to the insane culture of hate and death still applies. _________________ "Blak" sheep of the B7 forum family! |
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white afro in space

Joined: 07 Oct 2004 Posts: 3286 Location: Afrovia
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Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 3:42 am Post subject: |
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THE_LIBERATOR wrote: |
Any disagreement with the U.S hurts the relationship |
Couldn't agree more. Do as we say, or else! Dangerous precedents are being set.
Perhaps it was cheaper to pack him off home than to give him medical treatment as a prisoner. _________________ As I was saying, we all have to learn to live with disappointment |
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grazialand

Joined: 07 Sep 2005 Posts: 1854 Location: U S A
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Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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Easy for people to judge when they didn't lose family  _________________ Jenna2..
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THE DOCTOR ALT 8

Joined: 01 Aug 2004 Posts: 12508 Location: The Tardis, somewhere in the space/time continum
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Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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From what little i understand of the case the only evidence against this man was flimsy. (based on one persons ID of a photo) and tainted
(As he'd seen the photo ina related artical.
The case in face should have been thrown OUT efore in got to court due to lack of eveidence.
If these people who'd losed relatives had one of their OWN imprisoned abroad on such a shaky legal basis I bet they would be shouting and screeming at their senitors for their release.
He was ony imprisoned because they couldn't find anybody else. his imprisonment was political and not justified from the start and secretly everybody knows this but darn't admit it. _________________
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white afro in space

Joined: 07 Oct 2004 Posts: 3286 Location: Afrovia
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Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 2:04 am Post subject: |
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grazialand wrote: |
Easy for people to judge when they didn't lose family  |
Why should opinions based on emotional investment be more highly regarded?
THE DOCTOR ALT 8 wrote: |
If these people who'd losed relatives had one of their OWN imprisoned abroad on such a shaky legal basis I bet they would be shouting and screeming at their senitors for their release. |
Well pointed out, Doc. Emotional investment can work both ways!! _________________ As I was saying, we all have to learn to live with disappointment |
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white afro in space

Joined: 07 Oct 2004 Posts: 3286 Location: Afrovia
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Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 5:00 am Post subject: |
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I think we can say quite literally that they 'greased' the wheels of justice in this instance.
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=858499 _________________ As I was saying, we all have to learn to live with disappointment |
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Ron

Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 3149 Location: A town, UK
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Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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Yes _________________ Last Watched: Seek, Locate and Destroy 30th Sep 2020 |
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Janov Seldon

Joined: 16 May 2004 Posts: 1687 Location: There - but I like it here
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Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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It would seem that it has hurt the relationship, but then someof us would see that as no bad thing.
It seems that terrorism only counts when Americans are on the receiving end. What about the families of the 200+ killed when the US Navy shot down an Iranian air liner? I can't remember hearing that the pilots were ever brought to justice forthis crime. Or the US pilot who brought down that cable car in Italy?
The US is angry with the Scots for releasing a man who was convicted on flimsy evidence yet they arrogantly hold onto quite a few IRA terrorists wanted for extradition by the UK and have done for at least twenty years. _________________ "Now then, Butch Harry, tell us about Fulham..." |
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BLAKESCREWE
Joined: 16 May 2004 Posts: 21196 Location: 1977!
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 10:48 am Post subject: |
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Theres no relationship with the US, trouble is only one side thinks there is as well!  _________________ Class of `82 |
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