Harper says Afghan Christian won't be killed

[CHIMO]

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says Afghanistan's president has assured him an Afghan man who converted to Christianity will not be executed.

Harper said on Thursday President Hamid Karzai had "conveyed to me that we don't have to worry about any such eventual outcome" during a telephone conversation on Wednesday.

Karzai also said the issue would be resolved quickly, Harper said.

"We are a small country and we welcome the help the outside world is giving us. But please don't interfere in this issue," said cleric Mirhossain Nasri.

http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2006/03/23/afghan-harper060323.html



Revoke bail of bus beating suspects, says petitioning grandmother
Last updated Mar 22 2006 01:30 PM MST
CBC News

A 72-year-old Edmonton grandmother is trying to collect 5,000 signatures for a petition to have bail revoked for four young people charged in the recent beating death of a man on a bus.

Frances Kitzul said she's gotten close to 200 phone calls over the past few days since beginning her quest.

"It's happening too many times now for young offenders or anyone to get out on bail with the crime. I believe that the public should be heard," said Kitzul.

Medieval justice

"Well if this was a trend, it would be a troublesome trend because in our justice system, judges can't and should not be rendering decisions based on popular support," said Lukaszuk.

"Because we would have to go back to the 1600s and say, 'do we hang him?' If they say yes, we hang him. And that's not what our justice system is based on."

http://www.cbc.ca/edmonton/story/edm-busbeating060322.html

[tuvor]

1. This part's been bugging me all day: "WE don't have to worry..."

Am I just particularly ignorant today? Terrible as the prospect is, why should we be worrying about this man's fate any more than, oh, any other person whose human rights and dignity are being taken away from them?

I presume it's just more posturing, but...

[daleo]

2. I will reserve judgment

Now that this has gotten so much media play, I think Bush et al have to finesse it somehow. Some big bribes may be needed, though.

[V. Kid]

3. Well I'm glad that we're over there...

...clearly a country where one converts to another religion, could possibly get them executed, is one that we should fight for.

[LeftistGorilla]

4. Aint freedom grand?

[MrPrax]

5. Kudos...nice contrast

As far as Rahman...Karzai's assurances to Stephen 'who' and the fact Islam is a peaceful religion...the dude should have no problems...I am sure the mullahs are too busy blowing up temples...

As far as Edmonton goes...aren't they suppose to be the liberals of Alberta!!