Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi

It seems to me that some merely seek revenge and someone to point the finger at while some prefer to forgive and to move on, what would be your attitude if you were a relative of someone who died in the Lockerbie PanAm disaster?

Just to clarify, a poll last week in Scotland shows the country pretty much split 50/50 on the decision to release Al Megrahi. Sadly, not everyone is aware of the evidence which was withheld at Mr Al Megrahi's trial, nor are they aware that the identification of Mr Al Megrahi by a shopkeeper is highly suspect as the shopkeeper had seen a magazine photograph of Mr Al Megrahi shortly before giving evidence.

It also has to be pointed out that, from what will undoubtedly be his death-bed, Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi is, himself, calling for a public inquiry into the whole affair because he believes the relatives of those who died need to have the truth.

I agree with Mr Al Megrahi.

What say you?

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An eye for an eye

Gordon_Hamilton says:

I am sorry, Octavia, but as a fellow Scot, I could not possibly disagree with you more. Aside from the individual who made this decision and his, "Superior," you are the very first Scot whom I have heard condone it in any way. Having been out and about in many parts of Scotland over the last ten days since what I deem this disgraceful decision was made, I have heard only absolute total condemnation and disgust expressed. I think that the opinion polls which show Salmond's party's popularity as being at a long time low go some way to confirming my experiences.

I am aware how the convict always expressed his innocence - but that is hardly the point in any way. How many serial murderers, rapists, child molesters, etcetera, etcetera claim likewise? He was fairly tried and convicted on the available evidence and should have been held in custody until the moment he died.

I truly do believe in forgiveness but believe that it is for a higher authority than me to make the decision as to whether it should be granted in this particular instance.

I hope only that they who made this decision against overwhelming public opinion do the decent thing and resign their posts forthwith.

Posted August 30, 2009

prosperity66 says:

Turn the other cheek matters wouldn't higly impact trivial matters - while you would have to always turn the other cheek! But when it comes to serious matters such as this one, in all honesty, I would prefer the law of tallion: an eye for an eye.

Posted August 22, 2009

Turn the other cheek

ajgodinho says:

I believe that forgiveness is key in living a full life. On the other hand, unforgiveness is debilitating. Yes, there is time for punishment and grief and pain, but the important thing is to move on and not stay down. No matter how hard and difficult it sounds, it's the right thing to do (IMHO) - it's all about love and love has no boundaries. If you live truly live in love, we will be able to let go and live and do the right thing!

Posted August 26, 2009

spirituality says:

I think it's totally just that an old man be allowed to live the last months of his life among his family - even if that old man was responsible for killing lots of people. He's had his sentence, it's time to let go.

Posted August 25, 2009

0ctavias0fferings says:

I feel sorry for those who have not been able to move on with their lives after the event and it does seem to me that many are still anchored in hatred and the perceived need for someone to point a finger at and blame.
Yes, it shouldn't happen to anyone, life should be perfect and no-one should ever lose their relatives to bombers, murderers or other criminals but life isn't perfect, **it happens to us all, what matters is how we deal with it.
Do we celebrate what we had or do we feed our anger and desire for revenge?
And what does it make us if we choose the latter course?
We must all learn to be grateful for what we have and what we had, not live constantly in regret for we has been taken from us. That way lies personal destruction.

Posted August 22, 2009

kimmanleyort says:

It is really hard to say not being in the situation, but I do believe in turning the other cheek.

Posted August 21, 2009

 

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Many doubts have been raised about the conviction of Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi, including evidence which was never presented at court. Can we be certian that his conviction is safe or may he indeed be innocent of this crime, with those who were responsible having got away with causing the most infamous terrorist act on British soil?

Is Megrahi an innocent man?

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There is serious doubt over the conviction which was politically convenient.

ajgodinho says:

I haven't followed this case and don't know the facts to make this decision, But, I think it's important to review the facts and have enough proof to be able to convict someone. We've seen innocent people convicted many times, so I think the facts must be convincing.

Posted August 26, 2009

0ctavias0fferings says:

There is most certainly a serious doubt over Mr Al Megrahi's conviction, including evidence which was withheld at the original trial, of a break-in at Heathrow Airport the night before the PanAm flight 103 bombing, which casts serious doubt on who placed the bomb and when.
It also must be understood that the shop owner who identified Mr Al Megrahi as the purchaser of clothing in his store years earlier, had seen a picture of Mr Al Megrahi in a magazine prior to identifying him.
These two facts alone are enough to cast serious doubt on the conviction.
On 28th June 2007 the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission referred Mr Al Megrahi's case to the High Court of Justiciary, you can read their advice here.

Posted August 22, 2009

Who cares about the doubters, the man is guilty.

 

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Families of UK victims are pressing for a public inquiry to look again at all the evidence in the trial. Many believe that Megrahi was made a scapegoat for a crime he did not commit and that evidence, which was withheld at the time of the trial, would show that Megrahi is the victim of the worst miscarriage of justice.

What do you think?

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A public enquiry is essential to examine all the evidence.

ajgodinho says:

Again, I'm not in a position to say "yes" or "no". However, if the guy was wrongly accused, then if the public inquiry may bring these facts out and clear his name - the thing is, does it matter at this stage. There will be so many resources wasted, which can be used to help better causes. Let the public decide!

Posted August 26, 2009

prosperity66 says:

This reminds me the famous French "Red Pull Over" (Christian Ranucci) affair - one of the last execution in France - evidence have been re-examined since 1976 and after 33 years nobody seems to be able to confirm he was not guilty.
So, while I know that after a long time such statement of guilt or innocence would be hardly made - for the peace of mind of families, I would vote for a public enquiry.

Posted August 22, 2009

We don't need a public enquiry, there's nothing to clear up.

 

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