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The capture and killing of bin Laden was one of the biggest news events of the last few years and most Americans, right up to President Obama, consider it a huge victory. Social media and tech press too celebrated it vigorously. Dr. Afridi from Pakistan, who played a role in finding Osama's whereabouts is now charged with treason and sentenced to 33 years of rigorous imprisonment without a proper trial. If this is not a violation of human rights, what is? Come on America, it is time to show your gratitude. Save Dr. Afridi as you would save your own. If you fail to do so, who will want to help you in future?

America must rescue Dr. Afridi who helped nab bin Laden

The capture and killing of bin Laden was one of the biggest news events of the last few years and most Americans, right up to President Obama, consider it a huge victory. Social media and tech press too celebrated it vigorously. Dr. Afridi from Pakistan, who played a role in finding Osama's whereabouts is now charged with treason and sentenced to 33 years of rigorous imprisonment without a...

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Re:Farewell Stack Exchange on Tuesday February 07, 2012 @11:37AM (#3562447)
Jeff, understand our point about prioritizing family over work, etc but clearly lots of people reading it but cannot afford to retire are going to end up sad and demoralized today :(
Re:http://(Type any keyword here).jpg.to on Sunday November 20, 2011 @12:07PM (#3258483)
Imsy (www.imsy.com) offers this same feature in a slightly different way. It lets you send the image as an attachment in iMessage
Re:Google+ continues battle with fading user interest on Friday November 18, 2011 @11:42AM (#3252319)
Having burnt several times more money and time (person years) in engineering and marketing, G+ can't smile about being bigger than Instagram!
Re:Google+ continues battle with fading user interest on Friday November 18, 2011 @11:40AM (#3252308)
It's worse than a ghost town actually, it is not even haunted!
Re:Facebook acquires friend.ly on Monday October 10, 2011 @12:59PM (#3094654)
Congrats to friend.ly team
Re:Unique tribute to Steve Jobs by a developer on Monday October 10, 2011 @12:58PM (#3094644)
Agree... I have never met or even seen Steve live, but he left a deep impression on me
Re:Apple Announces Event on October 4th: Let's Talk iPhone on Tuesday September 27, 2011 @11:18PM (#3046301)
Okay, my take is that it means 1 common iPhone for CDMA and GSM
Re:Apple Announces Event on October 4th: Let's Talk iPhone on Tuesday September 27, 2011 @11:59AM (#3043845)
What could the badge on the phone icon indicate? That's the biggest puzzle...
User bcwood posted this in a neutral, matter of fact, way. Then I wonder why almost all the subsequent comments are so argumentative and biased. Chill, guys. Is being polite and cool not the thing to be on Internet?