Ah, but compassion for me is not about what someone deserves, but what someone needs - if it were easy to offer, it would be less remarkable. Which is why I'm happy Scots Law stipulates for it, and why I quite admire MacAskill for his decision (because he claims he believes Megrahi is guilty, though whether that's a face-saving device for the not-quite-stellar performance of the leading Scots judges or his true belief I can't tell). And compassion/mercy... I think it's beneficial for both those who receive it and those who offer it.
However, if terminally ill and possibly innocent come together, it becomes a bit more compelling than just people's subjective interpretation of the value of compassion... I'm very curious about how things go on Wednesday.
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Date: 2009-08-31 11:32 pm (UTC)However, if terminally ill and possibly innocent come together, it becomes a bit more compelling than just people's subjective interpretation of the value of compassion... I'm very curious about how things go on Wednesday.