As Teen Girl Awaits Death, Saudi Surge in Beheadings Could Set Record High


	As Teen Girl Awaits Death, Saudi Surge in Beheadings Could Set Record High

Newfman

7-15-2007 11:44 AM

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7-15-2007 6:38 PM

JohnWaterman

Please click on the Amnesty International link. You really can save lives.

7-15-2007 7:11 PM

skwirlinator

This should be capitol punishment in the states.
Whack off their heads, leave the bodies in the street.

What a world we live in!

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