Don MacDonald

2017-07-19 09:45:37 -0400

There is one part of this issue that bothers me the most . Khadr’s lawyers said several years ago that they were taking his case on a ’ pro bono’ basis – i.e. free of charge. Typically pro bono cases are done on a free time basis only. Khadr’s lawyers have spent thousands of dollars over a period of 12 years on things like air travel, hotels, meals etc. while pursuing this case. There are no lawyers who are willing to spend the type of money they spent and not knowing if it will amount to any type of award. Saudi Arabia is well known for funding mosques all over the world and there is no doubt in my mind that Khadr’s lawyers were funded by Muslims from Day One. It is just one of the many moral problems with this case. It brings to mind some old lawyers jokes such as :

What is the difference between a lawyer and a catfish ? One is a bottom dwelling scum sucker and the the other is a fish !

What is the difference between God and a lawyer ? God doesn’t think he’s a lawyer !

The idea that Khadr’s lawyers did all this work over a 12 year period for no remuneration is ludicrous . It simply adds to the over all stench that comes from this travesty of justice.

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