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Re: Charges against Luis Posada Cariles dropped.
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Originally Posted by wrxsti
Two things to remember:
1. These are not terrorists, they are freedom fighters - big diference.
2. US policy prohibits the extradition of anyone who may be subject to torture in a foriegn nation. Obviously, he cannot be returned to either Cuba or Venezuela for this reason alone.
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Freedom fighters who plant bombs on civilian airliners?
Since when has Venezuela tortured prisoners?
We've had an extradition treaty with Venezuela since 1923, they have been ruled by an elected government for over 140 years.
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