Do you waive your right to compassion when you commit a crime?
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Friday, 8 Aug. 2010
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The UK government has urged Libya not to celebrate the first anniversary of the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbasset Ali al-Megrahi, the man who was freed on compassionate grounds as he was dying of cancer.
Reports from Tripoli suggest he could now live for another SEVEN years.
That''s all from today''s special programme at Civicus in Montreal. We''ll be back again on Monday.
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Melissa C on the blog - This young man is misinformed, the younger generation maybe more informed on what Paris Hilton is up to or other ridiculous issues, but real world issues? The younger generation has the accessibility to the information, but is so apathetic, and it's not their fault. They have been conditioned from birth to be this way
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Alex emailed - Young people want to focus on other things and aren't really aware of the real issues even though there is an education. I'm a student and I noticed that many of my friends are discouraged, though some will freely express their opinions. We must encourage them to get involved as much as possible--it will be beneficial for them as it will be for the wider world.
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Charles-Alexandre Albin - Do young people care about the big issues of the day, that all depends on their education. I am 15 and I often watch the news or read newspapers. However I am aware that in many public schools it is "uncool" to watch the news.
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Blaise Buma - I definitely care. The reason most young people do not care is because they feel that their opinions don't count. They are often sidelined by politicians and other actors in government and civil society
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Mbuyu Lucas Makayi - I am 17 and i rily do care about whats happening and am sure i speak for many other young pipo aswell, its just that most young tend to up this " i dont care altitude about issues concerning people they hardly know of.
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Daniel Fedele - A person doesn't get a clue till they're in their late 20s-early 30s. Education has nothing to do with it.
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Joseph Quaye Amoo I am a 22 year old from Ghana who belongs to the children and youth in broadcasting. I constantly force myself to be abreast with the big issues such as climate change, HIV & AIDS, MDGs in general and how these issue affect our generation. I cannot say the same for many young people who are solely interested in entertainment and what benefits them in the short term.
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Kate M on the blog - For me it is a feeling of helplessness. Do my changes make an impact? I am only one person. How do I meet like minded people my age? It also seems there is no middle ground. You are a or b. Either you think exactly like us or you are part of the problem.
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Macie in Kansas on the blog - It can't only be on one segment of the population to change spending habits. Parents need to set examples for their children and the youth need to be prepared to set an example for future generations.
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Charlie wrote on the blog - I guess its a question of everyone doing THEIR fair share. I'm 26. A vegan. I don't fly. I don't drive. But I frequently leave a fan or my computer on overnight. Young people are more aware of fairness. So they wonder why they should give up something they enjoy when no one else does
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Jennifer Strobel-Lang - How is being morally bankrupt empowering?
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We''re now moving on to talk about whether young people care about the big challenges facing them. What do you think?
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With all due respect to burt i would ask has he examined the evidence properly & why should a un observer declare he found the verdict strange. Innocence or grave doubt comes first. Simon Florence Italy
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I think it is a lovely example of "compassionate capitalism" for B P et al to have released this fellow. Banks, amsterdam
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Ehi Akhideno - He who is without sin among (other nations) , let him throw a stone at (Libya) first
Do you waive your right to compassion when you commit a crime?
| Friday, 8 Aug. 2010 | 18:06 - 19:00 GMT
The UK government has urged Libya not to celebrate the first anniversary of the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbasset Ali al-Megrahi, the man who was freed on compassionate grounds as he was dying of cancer.
Reports from Tripoli suggest he could now live for another SEVEN years.
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That''s all from today''s special programme at Civicus in Montreal. We''ll be back again on Monday.
Comment sent via BLOG
Melissa C on the blog - This young man is misinformed, the younger generation maybe more informed on what Paris Hilton is up to or other ridiculous issues, but real world issues? The younger generation has the accessibility to the information, but is so apathetic, and it's not their fault. They have been conditioned from birth to be this way
Comment sent via YOURSAY
Alex emailed - Young people want to focus on other things and aren't really aware of the real issues even though there is an education. I'm a student and I noticed that many of my friends are discouraged, though some will freely express their opinions. We must encourage them to get involved as much as possible--it will be beneficial for them as it will be for the wider world.
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Charles-Alexandre Albin - Do young people care about the big issues of the day, that all depends on their education. I am 15 and I often watch the news or read newspapers. However I am aware that in many public schools it is "uncool" to watch the news.
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Going $15K/year in debt for school helps me consume less @±«Óãtv_WHYS
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Blaise Buma - I definitely care. The reason most young people do not care is because they feel that their opinions don't count. They are often sidelined by politicians and other actors in government and civil society
Comment sent via Facebook
Mbuyu Lucas Makayi - I am 17 and i rily do care about whats happening and am sure i speak for many other young pipo aswell, its just that most young tend to up this " i dont care altitude about issues concerning people they hardly know of.
Comment sent via Twitter
@±«Óãtv_WHYS going $15K in debt
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Daniel Fedele - A person doesn't get a clue till they're in their late 20s-early 30s. Education has nothing to do with it.
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Joseph Quaye Amoo I am a 22 year old from Ghana who belongs to the children and youth in broadcasting. I constantly force myself to be abreast with the big issues such as climate change, HIV & AIDS, MDGs in general and how these issue affect our generation. I cannot say the same for many young people who are solely interested in entertainment and what benefits them in the short term.
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Kate M on the blog - For me it is a feeling of helplessness. Do my changes make an impact? I am only one person. How do I meet like minded people my age? It also seems there is no middle ground. You are a or b. Either you think exactly like us or you are part of the problem.
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Macie in Kansas on the blog - It can't only be on one segment of the population to change spending habits. Parents need to set examples for their children and the youth need to be prepared to set an example for future generations.
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Charlie wrote on the blog - I guess its a question of everyone doing THEIR fair share. I'm 26. A vegan. I don't fly. I don't drive. But I frequently leave a fan or my computer on overnight. Young people are more aware of fairness. So they wonder why they should give up something they enjoy when no one else does
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Jennifer Strobel-Lang - How is being morally bankrupt empowering?
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We''re now moving on to talk about whether young people care about the big challenges facing them. What do you think?
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With all due respect to burt i would ask has he examined the evidence properly & why should a un observer declare he found the verdict strange. Innocence or grave doubt comes first. Simon Florence Italy
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I think it is a lovely example of "compassionate capitalism" for B P et al to have released this fellow. Banks, amsterdam
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Ehi Akhideno - He who is without sin among (other nations) , let him throw a stone at (Libya) first