On another thread there is an argument going on as to whether regimes, like that in Tehran, are political or religious in nature. This is proof that in Tahrans case it is first and foremost religious. Irans political efforts to make friends, such as sucessfully courting Brazil, have been given a knock by the necessity of upholding its religious standards. But fair dues to Brazils Lula for attempting to use his influence with Iran. Unfortunitly this aweful specticle proves that Iran is not bound by earthly considerations and is thus not a trustworthy political partner.
I've lived in several countries in the Middle East - but it took a Philippine in Saudi to clarify to me the hypocrisy of the entire place. Every Arab and Iranian bitching and moaning about how evil the UK, Israel and the US were but when asked to which country they'd like to apply for a visa, surprise surprise America came top of the list each and every time.
They're more than happy to sail their 'patriotism' and retarded rhetoric down the river for the almighty dollar.
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Where, after all, is the Muslim outrage at these events? As their ancient, deeply civilized culture of love, art and philosophical reflection is hijacked by paranoiacs, racists, liars, male supremacists, tyrants, fanatics and violence junkies, why are they not screaming? Salman Rushdie (2002)
According to the BBC website (link in the first post) she said:
"She said her husband's cousin had told her he wanted to kill her husband, but that she had assumed this was a joke."
Also
"He (her husbands cousin) had brought electric devices, wire and gloves. He then killed my husband by electrocuting him. He asked me before to send my children to their grandmother's house."
So if nothing else, she knew her husband was in danger and done fook all about it.
If someone knows what sort of "punishment" they can expect for carrying out certain crimes, should we really then try to interfere when the person is convicted and sentenced?