It seems everyone is talking with everyone else about Iraq… except the two major countries with boots in the sand. Al Jazeera reports today that the Turkish Prime Minister met with both the President and Supreme Leader of Iran to discuss trade and the security situation in Iraq. “The main aim of this trip is …
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Are Tasers a form of torture?
Under the Geneva Conventions electrocution of a prisoner would be considered torture. So what about Tasers? Last week, an Iranian student at UCLA got tasered: The Youtube video is below… the officers keep saying, after tasering him the first time.. “Stand Up!” “Stand Up!”… but really.. if you’ve been tasered, would you be able to …
9.11 genesis of the Global Village
Around the world, we all have many days of remembrance at which we stop and consider our lives and those who have died in their name. Today I ask that all people, from all walks of life and all political, religious, or moral background stop and consider…. What happened, exactly, on this day 5 years …