Free Abdul Rahman.(EDITORIALS)

From: The Washington Times (Washington, DC) | Date: March 23, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: THE WASHINGTON TIMES

The case of Abdul Rahman, who faces execution in Afghanistan for having become a Christian 15 years ago, is about as clear-cut as it could be. A democracy founded on the principles of freedom and tolerance does not kill religious dissenters. This was why Afghanistan under the Taliban was considered one of the most oppressive countries in the world. What have American soldiers achieved if they have not eliminated this barbaric medieval legacy?

The case would be clear-cut even if constitutional questions were not in play. In theory the Afghan ...

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