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To: Sojourner Smith who wrote (3872)	3/27/2003 12:54:28 PM
From: matthew (Hijacked)	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21614

You said that Saddam had plans for a Pan-Arab state. You agree that it was wrong and justified the GulfWar 1. Evidence now indicates that America has a plan for a Pan-Arab state which would give it control of oil reserves and world power. Do you agree that this American intention is wrong? And if so, should American government be toppled by some other foreign power?

To: Sojourner Smith who wrote (3872)	3/27/2003 12:58:22 PM
From: Karen Lawrence	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 21614

Why aren't we invading Uzbekistan, Turkey for their human rights' violations. Note: Death sentences and executions in Uzbekistan since the beginning of 1999 have reached an alarmingly high number, with at least 55 death sentences and 15 executions, Amnesty International said. Since information on the death penalty is regarded as a state secret, the real number of those sentenced to death and executed may be much higher. "We have frequently received allegations that international fair trial standards were violated in the trials of people sentenced to death," Amnesty International adds. "In particular, victims have claimed that they were convicted on the basis of confessions made as a result of torture." Philippines Note: Techniques of torture are used to extract information and force confessions. These include electroshocks; the use of plastic bags to suffocate detainees; burning detainees with cigarettes; beating with fists, metal pipes, or gun barrels; and placing chili peppers on the detainees' eyes or genitals. Those most at risk of torture are alleged members of armed opposition groups and their suspected sympathizers, ordinary criminal suspects, and members of poor or marginalized communities who are suspected of committing criminal acts (including women and children). Turkey Note: Women from all social and cultural backgrounds are subjected to abuse, assault, and rape in detention. Some sectors of women are particularly at risk, especially women of Kurdish origin from the southeast and women who hold political beliefs unacceptable to the authorities or military. It continues to be extremely difficult for women who have experienced sexual violence to speak out and obtain justice. Ostracism, discrimination by society, and concepts of "honor" conspire to silence the survivors of sexual violence. When agents of the state are the perpetrators, they reinforce a culture of violence and discrimination that places all women at risk.