UK soldier 'enjoyed' Iraqis' pain

[DoYouEverWonder]

20 September 2006

A British soldier "enjoyed" hearing Iraqis call out in pain as they were kicked and punched while in a detention centre, a court martial has heard.

British Cpl Donald Payne referred to the noises made as "the choir", which he "conducted" in front of visitors to the centre, said a prosecuting QC.

The 35-year-old admits inhumane treatment but denies manslaughter.

Six other soldiers have pleaded not guilty to charges relating to the death of Baha Mousa, 26, in Basra in 2003.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/5363320.stm

[Judi Lynn]

1. He'll have a bright future as a mercenary as soon as he gets outta jail.

"Talent" like his will undoubtedly be rewarded. From the article:

During a drunken conversation in Cyprus in 2005, L/Cpl Crowcroft told a fellow soldier he was worried about the investigation into the treatment of Mr Mousa, because "we all kicked him to death", the court was told.
(snip)

I really hope to see the end of the reign of right-wing scum in my lifetime. It's hard to believe this is actually the condition we find ourselves in after so many centuries of progress from the Dark Ages.

[lpbk2713]

2. *Corporal Payne*

Is Dickens back among us once again?

[NMMNG]

3. Who are the "barbarians" again?

The Repukes keep telling us it's the Muslims, but then I read things like this and I get all confused. :sarcasm: