Ali al-Megrahi , the alleged Lockerbie Bomber was released back to Libya yesterday, much to the disgust of The British Government and its master, the American Government.
Ali al-Megrahi has always pleaded his innocence on commiting this crime and after 8 years in prison has not changed his plea. The evidence has not been substantive to his conviction and I have grave doubts about his involvement. And even if he was involved, which is very debatable,we have to look deeper into who gave the order to do the bombing.
Step forward Colonel Gadaffi, probably the real villain in this scenario. However as Libya has substancial oil reserves. the West is now lining up to kiss his arse and all is forgotten. Rumour has it that even the Libyans were not involved and that the CIA did it as they wanted to eliminate some of the passengers on that flight. We will never really know the truth.
The Scottish were right to release this man as he has, allegedly, only a few months to live. They have shown a brave face in giving this man some compassion and shown that the West is not barbaric nor cruel. 270 people died when the plane came down in Lockerbie in 1988 - but we dont know for sure whether Ali al-Megrahi was responsible for this disaster.
What is disgusting is the feigned affrontery displayed by the various political parties, who are distancing themselves from the Scottish decision as they think that the general public actually give a shit about what happened twenty years ago, and adopting a 'we are with you' attitude. Yes we are all sorry for the relatives of the people who died on that aeroplane and indeed the unfortunates who perished- but this was caused by clandestine political agendas that we will never be privy to. Its not the fault of just one man.
President Obama has also voiced his wrath at the Scottish parliament as he was comfortable that as long as Ali al-Megrahi was incarcerated, the file was closed. A can of worms has been opened and there will be more investigation and unwanted theories that may involve the CIA as well as the Libyans. Someone is pulling Obamas strings as he is gradually towing the line and some of his fine promises that he made when he came to power are gradually being canned. It was in the American interest to keep this man under lock and key.
Scotland is going to receive a heavy barrage of criticism over its decision and must stand firm and not deviate one bit from pressure that will be applied.
They must live up to the old William Wallace battle cry....Scotland the Brave! For indeed they have been.
