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bellinghman) wrote2006-12-10 06:55 pm
bellinghman) wrote2006-12-10 06:55 pm
Chilean dictator finally dead.
So Pinochet has finally died, never brought to justice.
His funeral could be interesting, if it's a state one.
His funeral could be interesting, if it's a state one.
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"The former Conservative chancellor Lord Lamont, who opposed Pinochet's arrest, said Pinochet had had human rights issues to answer, but he had believed he should answer them in Chile - not Britain or Spain.
Lord Lamont opposed arrest on the basis that the Chilean government felt it would be an interference in Chilean affairs.
He also said arresting a head of state would have set a precedent "that would be very wrong". "
Wonder how he feels about a head of state being arrested, tried, and given the death sentence? (not that Saddam doesnt deserve it, I just love the double standards - and yes Saddam was worse etc)