Parents blame Bush for son's execution

[Lori Price CLG]

Parents blame Bush for son's execution

Parents of a UScontractor executed by Islamic militants in Iraq are blaming the Bush administration for his death, saying that US authorities had contributed to the tragedy by unlawfully detaining their son for nearly two weeks before his disappearance.

Michael Berg claimed yesterday that his son, Nick, was held by US authorities without access to a telephone or lawyer because of suspicions that he was an insurgent or terrorist. By the time he was finally released in early April, according to Mr Berg, the security situation had so deteriorated that it was difficult for him to make his way home.

"That's really what cost my son his life, the fact that the United States government saw fit to keep him in custody for 13 days without any of his due process or civil rights," Mr Berg said.

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[SlavesandBulldozers]

1. was he at Abu Ghraib?

maybe he bore witness to some of the treatment?

[Lori Price CLG]

2. Wow, great point!

I had not thought of that!! Maybe you're right... After all, he *was* executed by al CIAduh.
-Lori

[yardwork]

3. Does the family have confirmation that he is actually dead?

Some of those who have seen the tape raised some questions about its authenticity.

[SEpatriot]

4. And he went to Iraq to look for work!

It is just sick. His dad said he begged him not to go, but the guy was looking for work. Shame all around.

[bpilgrim]

5. interseting that they are try'n to claim he was in 'iraqi custody'

"The FBI said it was premature to comment on the case. An official familiar with the case acknowledged that FBI agents had interviewed Mr Berg, but said he was in Iraqi - not American - custody. The official was unable to clarify the legal difference between the two, given the US occupation."



peace

[Moderator]

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