The Release Abdelbaset al-Megrahi

[Dretlin]

Reactions? Opinions? Baseless emtional slurs?

I am keen to hear everyones opinion, as the reactions I have been exposed to have been very divided.

[Athos]

Well, I'm surprised about the backlash that Scotland's received from the international community. On the other hand, reading the article on Wiki about the man gives me the idea that he could pick his nose and it'd cause a major headline.

However, it goes to show that the Scots have compassion. (I applaud them for doing it despite the flack from the international community).

[Dretlin]

Well, I'm surprised about the backlash that Scotland's received from the international community. On the other hand, reading the article on Wiki about the man gives me the idea that he could pick his nose and it'd cause a major headline.

However, it goes to show that the Scots have compassion. (I applaud them for doing it despite the flack from the international community).

I support the decision. I call into question his original charge, let alone the prosecution. I have seen that most British families who lost a loved one also support this decision for the same reason. I have also noted most Americans families feel the opposite. I have also watched the appalling and inaccurate Fox "news" reports.

I am also happy to see the Justice Secretary could make a decision and not cave into pressure from outside Scotland. I would propose anyone in search of justice would favor this decision and those who want a place to fix their blame would not.

[Athos]

It was weird how the trial was done in the Netherlands. I could understand, but I think it should of happened on the basis on Scottish law (which he was tried under right?).

[Dretlin]

It was weird how the trial was done in the Netherlands. I could understand, but I think it should of happened on the basis on Scottish law (which he was tried under right?).

He was in court under Scottish law. The evidence against him was too weak to convict him "beyond reasonable doubt". So I am left wondering.

He was in Greenock prison, which is located on the west coast of Scotland since his conviction. He was given almost the maximum sentence a Scottish Court can deliver.

[Athos]

Reasonable doubt is a tricky thing.

[Gaming Goddess]

What this whole situation has taught me is; Americans are less forgiving than the rest of the international community.

[Dretlin]

What this whole situation has taught me is; Americans are less forgiving than the rest of the international community.

Scotland and the rest of the UK is divided, passionately I might add.

Is justice having an scapegoat or accepting a just conviction can not be achieved? Not while the international community is guided by interests and not morals.

[Nyx]

I think if he really is guilty- and I claim to know nothing about the case besides the barest details- he shouldn't be released. Instead, he should serve his sentence until death in a...I don't want to say good or fair...A jail that isn't too harsh and any living family/friends should be allowed to see him until death/his time is up.

[Athos]

What this whole situation has taught me is; Americans are less forgiving than the rest of the international community.

I think we have the twin towers to thank for that.

[Dretlin]

What this whole situation has taught me is; Americans are less forgiving than the rest of the international community.

I think we have the twin towers to thank for that.

On the other side of the spectrum. Perhaps this - another event that was left in limbo by lack of international courage. Similar to Lockerbie.

Yet I still find it difficult to compare completly different events. Its all far too complicated to do so.

[Aoi Sakuraba]

What this whole situation has taught me is; Americans are less forgiving than the rest of the international community.

Nah my country is much less forgiving than the amerikans, we also have a 99% conviction rate here, odds are if you're tried in court here you're convicted lol. This could be from the fact that they can hold you for 23 days while they gather evidence. Plus we still have an active death penalty here, and ours is so much more efficient than the amerikans.....they waste sop much money and electricity on the electric chair and lethal injection.....we just use a rope.

[Hardcore]

What this whole situation has taught me is; Americans are less forgiving than the rest of the international community.

Nah my country is much less forgiving than the amerikans, we also have a 99% conviction rate here, odds are if you're tried in court here you're convicted lol. This could be from the fact that they can hold you for 23 days while they gather evidence. Plus we still have an active death penalty here, and ours is so much more efficient than the amerikans.....they waste sop much money and electricity on the electric chair and lethal injection.....we just use a rope.

Sounds fun....