Author Archives: Mash

A Hanging In Pakistan

Posted on May 21, 2006 by Mash

On June 1st of this year the life of a man who has spent half his life in prison will be extinguished in Pakistan. Mirza Tahir Hussain, a 36-year Pakistani-British dual citizen, will be hanged for the crime of murder. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights | 22 Comments

Bloggers Against Torture

Posted on May 20, 2006 by Mash

June is Torture Awareness Month. To spread awareness Elendil of Rummy’s Diaries has launched Bloggers Against Torture. If you are a blogger, please consider joining the alliance. If you are a reader, visit the alliance web site and help spread the word. Torture … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Torture | 7 Comments

George W. Bush’s Tortured Defense Of Torture

Posted on May 20, 2006 by Mash

"For the purposes of this Convention, the term "torture" means any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person for such purposes as obtaining from him or a third person information … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Personal, Torture | 20 Comments

Wide World of Blogs!

Posted on May 20, 2006 by Mash

This post is so big that it needed its own banner! Just like ABC’s Wide World of Sports, I have been spanning the globe to bring you the constant variety of the web…the thrill of victory…and the agony of defeat…the human … Continue reading →

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A Sign Of The Times?

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Mash

I woke up this morning to the following headline: "Border reopens after shooting". There was a shooting on the American side of the San Ysidro border crossing with Mexico. The Associated Press article reports the details of the shooting as … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Politics | 11 Comments