jbg Posted July 15, 2010 Report Posted July 15, 2010 Maybe I've been too harsh on countries such as Iran and Pakistan. Things are getting better. See below: Iran 'adultress' spared stoning Iran has retreated in the face of rising international outrage and announced a woman convicted of alleged adultery would be spared execution by stoning. However, it remains unclear if the convicted woman still faces execution. Human rights group Amnesty International said last week it feared Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, who has two children, could be executed by stoning at any time for adultery. ****************** The US State Department said it was deeply troubled by reports of the proposed stoning execution, which it called "a form of legalised death by torture". Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
DogOnPorch Posted July 15, 2010 Report Posted July 15, 2010 They'll just hang her from a crane or throw her from a cliff instead... Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
DogOnPorch Posted July 15, 2010 Report Posted July 15, 2010 Plus you have to wonder how a widow can be an adultress. Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
GostHacked Posted July 15, 2010 Report Posted July 15, 2010 Plus you have to wonder how a widow can be an adultress. She was not a widow when the events took place. Quote
DogOnPorch Posted July 15, 2010 Report Posted July 15, 2010 She was not a widow when the events took place. Oh! Well then...let 'er have it...the harlot. Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
GostHacked Posted July 15, 2010 Report Posted July 15, 2010 Oh! Well then...let 'er have it...the harlot. I am not defending the practice. Just making a clarification. You said she was a widow when it happened, and you were wrong. Quote
Sir Bandelot Posted July 15, 2010 Report Posted July 15, 2010 State execution is appalling, especially in these circumstances. I think countries like Iran use these methods to keep the people living in fear. It probably does not matter at all what she did. or when. Suspect these things are happeneing all the time, and we are only hearing about it now as part of the US propaganda machine to demonize their opponents. Example China executes thousands each year. But Obama did not even mention it when he visit there. Just smile nice, and give handshake Quote
jbg Posted July 15, 2010 Author Report Posted July 15, 2010 She was not a widow when the events took place. Great reason to execute someone. At least the method of carrying out the sentence is to be more humane than stoning. Shows things are really looking up in Iran. Maybe this is restoring some of my respect for fervent Islam (link). Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
bush_cheney2004 Posted July 15, 2010 Report Posted July 15, 2010 ...Suspect these things are happeneing all the time, and we are only hearing about it now as part of the US propaganda machine to demonize their opponents. Example China executes thousands each year. But Obama did not even mention it when he visit there. Just smile nice, and give handshake Why would he? Capital punishment is still legal in many American states and federal jurisdictions. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
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