There are occasions when the Samizdatas defy belief.
They may not like George Galloway; and given their right-wing libertarian stance, I wouldn’t expect them to. However, they cling to the unproven allegations against Galloway and use these along with his outspoken (in my opinion misjudged) claims regarding the recent London bombings as an excuse to brand him a traitor.
Traitor: “One who betrays one’s country, a cause, or a trust, especially one who commits treason.”
Given that there is no evidence that George Galloway has committed treason, he is not a traitor. Removing him from parliament as the article’s author suggests, is not appropriate action to take when someone openly disagrees with the majority view. As for the commenter who suggested that he should be tried and shot… well… it just leaves me lost for adequate words. Is that shot after or before he is found guilty, or even if he isn’t?
This is a free speech issue and nothing else. If they have evidence of Galloway’s "corruption" they should put up – or shut up. If they disagree with what he has to say, they are free to rebut it. After all, there are plenty who would disagree with what they have to say…
On this occasion, I am one of them.
Didn’t Charles the First try and remove MPs from Parliament ? and look what happened to him.
Look what happened to the Americans or the Daily Telegraph when they tried to level unfounded accusations. Like him or loathe him if you fuck with George he’s going to come out all guns blazing.
”’Longrider replies: Indeed.”’