David Hicks appeared in court and pleaded guilty to aiding terrorism.
The show trial was the culmination of years of torture, illegal incarceration and political machinations designed solely to find him guilty of… something.
In fact David had little choice but to plead guilty. The charges were formulated and made retrospective *exactly so they *would* cover things he might have done. And after 5+ years solitary confinement in a dog kennel almost anything would be preferable to what he’s been going through… except that is, for more of it.
Just one thing… if John Howard thinks this will get him off the hook with ‘us the people’, he had better think again. Nobody will forgive him for abandoning an Australian in time of peril.
We are all ashamed of John Howard’s behaviour.
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Look how the stupid Americans are celebrating: Shabby Show Trial
When they feel this embarrassed by their own government you’d think even the Shrublet must take *some* notice? He won’t of course.
What is that quote about ‘absolute power corrupting absolutely’??
Maybe this is one of the lessons in democracy and justice they invaded Iraq to teach?