Boycott Scotland?

[Witton Park]

Sorry mate, can't join you on this one as I just couldn't do without my Tunnock's Caramel wafer biscuits.
They make and sell over 5 million a week!

I'm not advocating a boycott of Scotland - I was just starting the debate. I would be more in favour of a Boycott of the US!

I tend to agree with Biara on the gesture of humanity - it might actually do a lot of good to send out such a message.
My main concern is that it would be wrong if we start to release all murderers and rapists in similar circumstances. This could be a can of worms.

[Witton Park]

Organising flights for key Saudis following 9/11 didn't involve any terrorists

The problem is, we do not know if this is true as no one was allowed to question any of them.

[Witton Park]

Also, it was individuals and NGOs who funded the IRA, not the US government.

Senator Edward Kennedy was one of the key political fundraisers for the IRA is now one of the Senators writing to protest at this decision.
It may not strictly by Govt - but the Kennedy Clan are pretty much part of the establishment - otherwise he may have ended up in deeper water than the young lady he deserted 40 years ago.

[noel]

The problem is, we do not know if this is true as no one was allowed to question any of them.

Fair point.

Weren't they flown home to prevent them being caught up in it all just because they were Saudis? I didn't think anyone was trying to question them - weren't most of them there as business associates of the Bush dynasty?

[stevefoster]

Always think that to rise above those who seek to do you down, takes a lot more courage and integrity and says alot about you.

Wise words and very, very true.

[Derby Tup]

If an 'ordinary prisoner' is diagnosed with a fatal illness/condition do they usually die in prison. I've no idea and had never thought about it before.

[noel]

Senator Edward Kennedy was one of the key political fundraisers for the IRA is now one of the Senators writing to protest at this decision.

Another good point WP. I bet Senator Edward Kennedy doesn't think he's a hypocrite. He probably thinks the IRA were fighting for a noble cause, whereas Megrahi is a cold-blooded mass murderer. Daft isn't it?

[stevefoster]

Daft isn't it?

It's a daft world, and probably always will be, least we've all got running to keep us sane, and each other

[Witton Park]

It's a daft world, and probably always will be, least we've all got running to keep us sane, and each other

Sane! Is that what we are?

[stevefoster]

Sane! Is that what we are?

I can only speak for myself, and other peoples opinion of me differ from my own