June 26, 2003

"I JUST WANT THEM TO DIE"

More rage and heartbreak in Bali:

Another Australian spectator at the trials of the Bali bombers left the court in distress yesterday, saying he wished only for the suspects to be executed.

Louie Zervos, 32, of Sydney, wept outside the court after watching the trials of Mukhlas, the alleged overseer of the Bali bombings, and his alleged trusted lieutenant, Imam Samudra.

Mr Zervos's sister, Louiza, of Marrickville, and his two cousins Dimmy Kotronakis, 27, and Elizabeth Kotronakis, 33, both of Blacktown, died in the blasts on October 12. The three were bridesmaids who had joined the bride and groom on their Bali honeymoon.

Mr Zervos, seething with anger, said he had come to Denpasar with his friend George Giannoulas to represent the families who had lost loved ones. He had ignored pleas from his family not to travel to Bali because of the perceived danger.

"I just want them to die," Mr Zervos said of the suspects. When asked what his objective was in coming to the trial, he would not elaborate. Flanked by Australian Federal Police, who have watched him more closely than any other spectator, he then said through pursed lips: "Most people probably know what my goal was."

I can guess. And I wish he’d had a chance to achieve it.

UPDATE. Today Louis Zervos confronted the accused bombers with photographs of the women who were killed. This is what Sumudra screamed as he left the court:

"With Mecca, with the Kabah, Muslim people, destroy Christians, destroy America, destroy Jews."

Posted by Tim Blair at June 26, 2003 01:40 PM
Comments

Can we chip in to buy him a gun?

Posted by: Yobbo at June 26, 2003 at 03:50 PM

I got the impression he had the means, just not the opportunity.

Posted by: Dave F at June 26, 2003 at 06:41 PM

I do recall a cowboy movie (probably from decades ago) where the Sherrif arrests the baddie and hands him over to his Deputy with the following words :-- "Now go and give him a fair trial and then take him out the back and hang him"
As much as I agree with your sentiment -- shouldn't we first go through the formalities before we take them out the back and shoot 'em?

Posted by: Rojo at June 26, 2003 at 07:41 PM

I do recall a cowboy movie (probably from decades ago) where the Sheriff arrests the baddie and hands him over to his Deputy with the following words :-- "Now go and give him a fair trial and then take him out the back and hang him"
As much as I agree with your sentiment -- shouldn't we take the good Sheriff's advice and first go through the formalities before we take them out the back and shoot 'em?

Posted by: Rojo at June 26, 2003 at 07:47 PM

It is high time, that muslim activists of the likes of muklas be treated the way the Sherriff did in the old days. We are wasting our time by trying to act all democratic, and upholders of high moral principles by giving these Islamofascist losers trials. I say, interrogate them, use torture if necessary, and then take them to the back, and hang them!!!!
My 3 friends who died at t he WTC on Sept 11 sure were not afforded the luxuries or the protection we are affording these muslim extremists. Kill them all, I say!!!

Posted by: jim at June 27, 2003 at 01:47 AM

Let's get the trial over with, then, if he's condemned, execute the bastard by wet-sanding him with brine and 60-grit sandpaper. That would make a good show to put on satellite tee vee in the middle east.

Posted by: Harry at June 27, 2003 at 02:08 AM

Several decades ago the TV show Gunsmoke (it ran for something like 23 years) had an episode where several men robbed the local bank, and in the process wantonly shot and killed several people who were no danger to them.

The marshal (Marshal Dillon) somehow managed to find where the would change horses in an old barn or some such and went there with his deputy, Chester to await their arrival. As the men could be seen riding up, the Marshal and Chester had double-barreled shotguns (looked about 12-guage) in their hands in addition to holstered pistols.

Chester asked, "Are we going to arrest them, Mr. Dillon?" Dillon just looked at him and then said, "Chester, they killed (x) innocent people. No, we're not going to arrest them, we're going to kill them." Episode ended without showing the killing, but left no doubt as to the outcome.

Seemed appropriate to me. We also still kill dogs who act inappropriately, where I come from. I feel more for the dogs.

Posted by: JorgXMcKie at June 27, 2003 at 02:47 AM

Can you imagine if any of the men who brought down the World Trade Center had lived to stand trial? There would be about 1,000 Louis Zervos there to confront them, and just as frustrated and pissed off.

I hope he finds peace within his lifetime.

Posted by: md at June 27, 2003 at 03:24 AM

"With Mecca, with the Kabah, Muslim people, destroy Christians, destroy America, destroy Jews."

Charming. Make me want to instantly convert. (NOT!)

Religion of Peace, my ass.

Posted by: Barbara Skolaut at June 27, 2003 at 10:50 AM

I put down a dog once because neighbours said t had interfered with stock.One had no way to gainsay either way, but put it down I did.

Didn't like it, the dog was a fouvourite.

Unlike the dog when I shot it , I won't shed tears over the execution of murderers. No, rather, one will cheer with `good riddance, just deserts, and about time too.'

Posted by: d at June 27, 2003 at 11:08 AM