US says it has right to kidnap British citizens

[pa_broon74]

Bellinger criticized Italy for wanting to try Americans in absentia.

"It's ironic that the U.S. has been criticized for trying al-Qaeda detainees without their being present at their trial and yet Europeans seem to be comfortable to try American officials in absentia," he said.

I think there is a slight difference between the two. Something to do with choice?

The hypocrisy of government is staggering.
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[owdamer]

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[McGee]

[craigie b]

I've read stories of the IRA feeding an SAS man threw a chipper machine after they tortured him for hours. About 8 year back a pub we had just left found a nail bomb outside.

My mates dad, working for the RUC, picked the remains of his brother from a bomb on board a bus, and carried his other brother to the grave after he got shot.

I think any form of 'war' like fighting involves humans reducing themselves to the actions of animals. Ireland seen a lot of shit happen that was as brutual as anything that has been seen in Iraq (with the exception of suicide bombers, which in itself isn't a new phenomena).

The thing that always amused me though, was the worst form of punishment dished out in Ireland was to be exiled. Worst than a drill through the knee caps?

[Itchy]