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Originally Posted by MellySingsDoom
The whole Lockerbie thing stinks to high heaven - that guy was simply a patsy. Hint - We (the UK/US) were doing dubious deals with Iran and Syria around the time of the bomb, leading to "us" withholding lots of information that would have pointed to the real culprits...
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agreed. but I was commenting more on the social reaction to this incident rather then the schematics and logistics of the bombing and trial itself. The people's reaction, from street people to the victims, is in a surprising contrast. I don't necessarily know what I would feel in this situation, but I know that i-man would not be like the american families I hear crying for what essentially equates to vengeance. The
feelings they harbor are self-destructive and frightening. Hate is an all consuming emotion, and it must be stopped and not supported. Many americans feel hateful about this situation, and regardless of the circumstances we can never legitimate hate. that is why I am touched by the UK victims who by-and-large are supporting this release, and speaking out about it in a slightly (considering the circumstance) positive regard. This whole thing is a testimony to both sides of the coin of the human spirit.
The UK is representing the side of love, empathy and forgiveness, where as the US is representing spite, hatred and anomosity..