s skippy the bush kangaroo: no need to say "alleged"

skippy the bush kangaroo



Sunday, September 23, 2007

no need to say "alleged"

all the stories about the blackwater murderers include the word "alleged". there is no need for it because that convention is part of the presumption of innocence before and during a trial. there will be no trial. ever.
it is doubtful that foreign security contractors could be prosecuted under iraqi law. a directive issued by u.s. occupation authorities in 2004 granted contractors, american troops and many other foreign officials immunity from prosecution under iraqi law. security contractors also are not subject to u.s. military law under which u.s. troopers face prosecution for killing or abusing iraqis.

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posted by George at 11:12 AM |

2 Comments:

Nice trick. Sounds like another score for Disaster Capitalism.
No consequences for the most horrific of crimes.
commented by Blogger Mr., 11:59 AM PDT  
One question I would like answered is why is that directive relevant since, subsequent to when it was issued, Iraq was declared a sovereign nation?
commented by Anonymous mr. warmth, 3:43 PM PDT  

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