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[ Presenting plain-text part of multi-format email ] The latest accusation against George Galloway asking the DPP to investigate him for treachery is undemocratic, unfounded and dishonest. This was an unjust and illegal war. British parliamentarians have forgotten this. The United Nations was unlikely to pass a motion supporting military action, euphemism for invasion by the US/UK axis. For British soldiers to risk their lives in that situation was recklessness on the part of the government. There is also the issue of the masses of weapons, including depleted uranium and cluster bombs, which should be banned by the Human Rights convention. The verdict on DU is unsettled. How can it be treachery to call for an end to war, even if it means soldiers disaffecting, when the health and safety of so many people, both Iraqis and Coalition is dangerous and hazardous. The United Nations warned before the war of a humanitarian crisis in Iraq caused by water shortages etc. A catasprophe which was avoidable has happened in Iraq. The catastrophe sets to worsen. The British government and their allies should stop scapegoating and victimising a person, who represents the concerns and fears of millions of people who care for global peace and stability, both in this country and around the world. I am sure that George Galloway would have no problem getting political asylum status anywhere in the world outside of the English speaking nations. The stupidity of the accusation and endeavours to try George for treachery are not worthy of a modern democracy. As if those in command of the army were going to heed his call anyway. It would be different if the call had come from Her Majesty or other Colonels in the army. Parliament should be investigating the incidences of 'friendly fire' which took lives needlessly, and the circumstances in which Terry Lloyd died. These are much more serious issues. Every life that was lost which could have been prevented needs investigation. That's the least that those in charge owe them on behalf of the nation. Every life lost was a life that was stunted and not reached to fulfillment. I do not accept them as 'collateral damage' even if the emotional fascists of the British establishment and their allies do. Lila Patel _______________________________________________ Sent via the discussion list of the Campaign Against Sanctions on Iraq. To unsubscribe, visit http://lists.casi.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/casi-discuss To contact the list manager, email casi-discuss-admin@lists.casi.org.uk All postings are archived on CASI's website: http://www.casi.org.uk