An uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been executed for trying to overthrow the government, the Korean Central News Agency reported early Friday. "Traitor Jang Song Thaek Executed" blared the headline posted by the state-run news agency about the man who, until recently, had been regarded as the nation's second-most powerful figure. The story said that a special military tribunal had been held Thursday against the "traitor for all ages," who was accused of having attempted to overthrow the state "by all sorts of intrigues and despicable methods." It added, "All the crimes committed by the accused were proved in the course of hearing and were admitted by him." Once his guilt was established, Jang was immediately executed, it said. The KCNA report described Jang as "despicable human scum" and "worse than a dog," and said he had betrayed his party and leader.
North Korea says leader's uncle was executed - CNN.com
I'm not in favor of the death penalty. However if a country is going to have one, it seems more humane to do it in a timely manner, than to drag it out decades like we do.An uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been executed for trying to overthrow the government, the Korean Central News Agency reported early Friday. "Traitor Jang Song Thaek Executed" blared the headline posted by the state-run news agency about the man who, until recently, had been regarded as the nation's second-most powerful figure. The story said that a special military tribunal had been held Thursday against the "traitor for all ages," who was accused of having attempted to overthrow the state "by all sorts of intrigues and despicable methods." It added, "All the crimes committed by the accused were proved in the course of hearing and were admitted by him." Once his guilt was established, Jang was immediately executed, it said. The KCNA report described Jang as "despicable human scum" and "worse than a dog," and said he had betrayed his party and leader.
North Korea says leader's uncle was executed - CNN.com
I'm not in favor of the death penalty. However if a country is going to have one, it seems more humane to do it in a timely manner, than to drag it out decades like we do.
I"m gonna go ahead and agree and add that any death penalty system is third world mentality regardless of where it is.I'm gonna go ahead and say that the North Korean death penalty system is not one we want to embrace.
I"m gonna go ahead and agree and add that any death penalty system is third world mentality regardless of where it is.
I a word, YES. Murder to revenge murder is inane.It's better to leave alive people who viciously end the life of innocent people, they should get to live. They should get Cable TV, 3 square meals, medical care, educational benefits, visit with relatives and write to them. Murderers have rights too!
When I started this thread I knew that someone would try to deflect the criticism away from North Korea and over to America.....but this ridiculous comment takes the cake!I'm not in favor of the death penalty. However if a country is going to have one, it seems more humane to do it in a timely manner, than to drag it out decades like we do.
An uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been executed for trying to overthrow the government, the Korean Central News Agency reported early Friday. "Traitor Jang Song Thaek Executed" blared the headline posted by the state-run news agency about the man who, until recently, had been regarded as the nation's second-most powerful figure. The story said that a special military tribunal had been held Thursday against the "traitor for all ages," who was accused of having attempted to overthrow the state "by all sorts of intrigues and despicable methods." It added, "All the crimes committed by the accused were proved in the course of hearing and were admitted by him." Once his guilt was established, Jang was immediately executed, it said. The KCNA report described Jang as "despicable human scum" and "worse than a dog," and said he had betrayed his party and leader.
North Korea says leader's uncle was executed - CNN.com
Royalty has a long tradition of killing any family members who represent a challenge to their rule
The true embarrassment for our country is that we both still have death penalties. Period. If you don't want the similarities recognized, perhaps we should grow past our archaic penal system.When I started this thread I knew that someone would try to deflect the criticism away from North Korea and over to America.....but this ridiculous comment takes the cake!
I'm glad you're sooo soothed by the expediency in which the North Korean leader murdered his own uncle.
I"m gonna go ahead and agree and add that any death penalty system is third world mentality regardless of where it is.
Thanks for the narration.
The true embarrassment for our country is that we both still have death penalties. Period. If you don't want the similarities recognized, perhaps we should grow past our archaic penal system.
Well I can certainly see how executing convicted murderers in the US is the same as executing political offenders in North Korea.The true embarrassment for our country is that we both still have death penalties.
Uh-huh...is there any chance that you're actually going to get around to criticizing North Korea any time soon. You know...the subject of this thread.If you don't want the similarities recognized, perhaps we should grow past our archaic penal system.
The true embarrassment for our country is that we both still have death penalties. Period. If you don't want the similarities recognized, perhaps we should grow past our archaic penal system.
This is about political consolidation or a failed coup attempt, not really part of the same monster as an institutionalized justice system.
An uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been executed for trying to overthrow the government, the Korean Central News Agency reported early Friday. "Traitor Jang Song Thaek Executed" blared the headline posted by the state-run news agency about the man who, until recently, had been regarded as the nation's second-most powerful figure. The story said that a special military tribunal had been held Thursday against the "traitor for all ages," who was accused of having attempted to overthrow the state "by all sorts of intrigues and despicable methods." It added, "All the crimes committed by the accused were proved in the course of hearing and were admitted by him." Once his guilt was established, Jang was immediately executed, it said. The KCNA report described Jang as "despicable human scum" and "worse than a dog," and said he had betrayed his party and leader.
North Korea says leader's uncle was executed - CNN.com
I'm not in favor of the death penalty. However if a country is going to have one, it seems more humane to do it in a timely manner, than to drag it out decades like we do.
Say something positive about America, I dare you.
An uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been executed for trying to overthrow the government, the Korean Central News Agency reported early Friday. "Traitor Jang Song Thaek Executed" blared the headline posted by the state-run news agency about the man who, until recently, had been regarded as the nation's second-most powerful figure. The story said that a special military tribunal had been held Thursday against the "traitor for all ages," who was accused of having attempted to overthrow the state "by all sorts of intrigues and despicable methods." It added, "All the crimes committed by the accused were proved in the course of hearing and were admitted by him." Once his guilt was established, Jang was immediately executed, it said. The KCNA report described Jang as "despicable human scum" and "worse than a dog," and said he had betrayed his party and leader.
North Korea says leader's uncle was executed - CNN.com
Do you really believe ours are faring any better these days? Have you been paying any attention at all????So long as its not the result of a secret kangaroo court.
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