Author Archives: Mash

Losing Our Humanity One Atrocity At A Time

Posted on July 13, 2006 by Mash

On March 12, 2006 a gruesome crime took place in a farmhouse in Mahmoudiya, Iraq. A 14-year-old girl was raped and murdered. Her parents and her 5-year-old sister were shot in the head in another room. Their bodies were then … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Iraq, Society, Terrorism | 25 Comments

Will Pakistan Execute An Innocent Man?

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Mash

The one-month stay of execution for Mirza Tahir Hussain has expired. Unless the Pakistani government intervenes to stop his execution he will be hanged for a crime that he did not commit. With the world watching will Pervez Musharraf allow … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights | 4 Comments

Shine On You Crazy Diamond

Posted on July 11, 2006 by Mash

    Remember when you were young, You shone like the sun. Shine on you crazy diamond. Now there’s a look in your eyes, Like black holes in the sky. Shine on you crazy diamond. You were caught on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Society | 6 Comments

Blogging 24 Hours Against Torture

Posted on July 10, 2006 by Mash

As you probably know I am a member of Bloggers Against Torture, a growing alliance of bloggers dedicated to speaking out against torture practiced by the United States of America as well as all practice of torture worldwide. On July 29, … Continue reading →

Posted in Torture | 2 Comments

Tragedy in Berlin

Posted on July 9, 2006 by Mash

    Zinedine Zidane ended his legendary career with a red card in Berlin. Italy beat France in penalty kicks to win the 2006 World Cup. However, the story of the day is once again Zinedine Zidane. After scoring on … Continue reading →

Posted in World Cup | 16 Comments