Should John Walker Lindh's Sentence Be Reduced?
Recently, the parents of convicted Taliban supporter John Walker Lindh have been engaged in a media campaign to have their son's sentence reduced. This was prompted by the lenient sentence imposed upon Australian David hicks, who will reportedly be free in another nine months.
Lindh's parents have been interviewed by several news outlets over the past week, and it seems their intent is to cap
More..italize on the new national 'mood', now that several years have passed since the 9/11 attacks. They seek to build media momentum in order to force the issue to the president's desk, where they hope George W. Bush's 'capacity for compassion' will prevail.
It is understandable that Lindh's family would do whatever is possible to protect their son. However, the news media has no such motive, and I suspect their agenda is somewhat less wholesome.
Regardless, John Walker Lindh betrayed his country, took up arms in the name of the Taliban and supported those who seek America's destruction.
My response to the Lindh's media campaign is in this video. Less..
Added: Apr 9 2007 In: news_politics,middle_east
By: Global Defense Group
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