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The White House yesterday appealed for mercy in the case of Afghani "apostate" Abdul Rahman:
The Bush administration yesterday appealed to Afghanistan to spare the life of a man facing the death penalty for converting to Christianity, but said the matter was one for the Afghan government and courts to decide.
This is not for the Afghani government to decide.
We footed the bill for their freedom. We should have made sure that their government and constitution protected human rights.
This is not a gray issue. This is black and white.
Our money is going to pay for this man to be on trial under the threat of the death penalty.
Do we believe in our principles, or not?
Now, contrast our idiocy with how the Euros are dealing with this:
... the governments of Germany and Italy, which -- like the United States -- have substantial troop deployments in Afghanistan, lodged strong protests at the prospect of Mr. Rahman's execution, with former Italian President Francesco Cossiga saying Italy should withdraw its 1,775 troops in Afghanistan if the death sentence is handed down.
The Italian Foreign Ministry said Rome will move "at the highest level ... to prevent something which is incompatible with the defense of human rights and fundamental freedoms."
I am ashamed.
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No! It's Not, George Bush!
The White House yesterday appealed for mercy in the case of Afghani "apostate" Abdul Rahman:
The Bush administration yesterday appealed to Afghanistan to spare the life of a man facing the death penalty for converting to Christianity, but said the matter was one for the Afghan government and courts to decide.
This is not for the Afghani government to decide.
We footed the bill for their freedom. We should have made sure that their government and constitution protected human rights.
This is not a gray issue. This is black and white.
Our money is going to pay for this man to be on trial under the threat of the death penalty.
Do we believe in our principles, or not?
Now, contrast our idiocy with how the Euros are dealing with this:
... the governments of Germany and Italy, which -- like the United States -- have substantial troop deployments in Afghanistan, lodged strong protests at the prospect of Mr. Rahman's execution, with former Italian President Francesco Cossiga saying Italy should withdraw its 1,775 troops in Afghanistan if the death sentence is handed down.
The Italian Foreign Ministry said Rome will move "at the highest level ... to prevent something which is incompatible with the defense of human rights and fundamental freedoms."
I am ashamed.
- Berlusconi Reaffirms Troops
In a follow up to a story I posted yesterday, PM Silvio Berlusconi has re-affirmed the Italian government's commitment to the effort against Islamo-Fascism in Europe: Rome, 28 July (AKI) - Italy's 3,250 troops will remain in Afghanistan, prime...
- Afghanistan Drops Case Against Christian
I guess he's not an "apostate" after all: KABUL, Afghanistan - An Afghan court on Sunday dismissed a case against a man who converted from Islam to Christianity because of a lack of evidence, and he will be released soon, an official said. The...
- Danish Troops To Liberate Afghan Christian
From Jyllandsposten, the Danish newspaper that published the cartoons, there is this article from yesterday on Danish political reactions to the news on the brave Afghan apostate, Mr. Abdul Rahman. Translation follows: Demands for Danish action of liberation...
- I Saw The Souls Of Those Who Had Been Beheaded Because Of Their Testimony For Jesus And Because Of The Word Of God. They Had Not Worshiped The Beast.
That's Revelation 20:4, in case you're wondering. Check out what's going on with Abdul Rahman, the Afghani "apostate." Abdul was taken into custody and a court case has followed. The story hit public TV on Thursday, March 16. The newscaster...
- Our Disaster In Afghanistan
Anyone who has read me over the past two years know that I am a supporter of George Bush and the War on Terror. I am a supporter of our attempt to spread Democracy within the Middle East. I am a believer in the idea that the desire for freedom beats within...