DSI probe turning deaths into political tools

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DSI probe turning deaths into political tools

Published: 11 Dec 2012 at 00.00
Newspaper section: News

The investigation into the deadly crackdowns on anti-government protesters in 2010 is now under way and I strongly support this effort. It is the culture of impunity that has made state violence against the people possible.

We need to end this culture by teaching a lesson to those responsible for the violence.

I believe many people share my view and wish to see at least once in our lives that there is justice in this so-called Buddhist, democratic land _ that there are no first or second or third among us equals.

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facts_only
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Discussion 14 : 12 Dec 2012 at 01.5514
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howell 12, "You forgot to mention Arisman..."
See the list in #11.

"What prison time ? Nothing like the long stretch they deserve, a few days/months on remand."
Approximately 1-2 months before receiving bail. Their court cases are currently ongoing with no convictions yet.
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Discussion 13 : 11 Dec 2012 at 22.4613
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'The public needs a balanced investigation _ but this political show seems not to care about the audience'.

When Thaksin's henchmen are called as witnesses he will drop the case. I would not be surprised if he drops it before that once he realizes it will backfire on him even more than his insane rice scam.
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Discussion 12 : 11 Dec 2012 at 22.3212
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@facts...'Jatuporn, Nattawut, Kwanchai, Arisman, Weng, and Verra were all charged with terrorism, turned themselves in, have appeared in court, and have served prison time'.

You forgot to mention Arisman was on the run for over a year.

What prison time ? Nothing like the long stretch they deserve, a few days/months on remand. Another of your twisted facts like the 3 bullet holes in Democracy Monument as evidence that the army fired 150 K + rounds.
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Discussion 11 : 11 Dec 2012 at 21.2911
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geoffo 10, Jatuporn, Nattawut, Kwanchai, Arisman, Weng, and Verra were all charged with terrorism, turned themselves in, have appeared in court, and have served prison time.

"Mr Abhisit also slammed DSI chief Tarit Pengdith's claim that the Democrat-led government and red shirts should both be held accountable to ensure justice. He said Mr Tarit's reasoning was 'bizarre'. 'It is quite strange to indict two parties involved in the same conflict for the sake of justice,' he said." - BangkokPost, Dec 8, 2012
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Discussion 10 : 11 Dec 2012 at 19.3110
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Not one red, PTP or ex TRT member has ever claimed to be leader. By logical extension then all designated co-leaders must be held responsible for actions causing deaths, injuries and property loss

This would result in charges laid on - Jatuporn, Nattawut, Kwanchai, Arisman, Weng, Thida,Verra

Mr T will wiggle out provided his troops take one for him. Would you bet on the groups self sacrifice.
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Discussion 9 : 11 Dec 2012 at 14.179
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What amazes me is that the Army is not making a lot more noise for justice for the soldiers killed by the Redshirt militia in 2010. Also, the family of the lady killed by Redshirt mortar fire on the BTS station at Lumpini don't seem too eager for justice either.
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Discussion 8 : 11 Dec 2012 at 10.028
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Does anything happen in Thailand which is NOT politically motivated. Why the respective PT and Dem supporters in this forum waste so much energy attack each other's values beats me, it is clearly a waste of time. Rather one should work together to attack the overall system which is like a lead weight around the neck of progress in Thailand.
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Discussion 7 : 11 Dec 2012 at 07.467
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oldairman 4, It is not a charge of direct murder, but murder through negligence. AV was charged on Section 59 (Criminal Liability) of the Thai Penal Code: "To commit an act by negligence is to commit an offence unintentionally but without exercising such care as might be expected from a person under such condition and circumstances, and the doer could exercise such care but did not do so sufficiently. An act shall also include any consequence brought about by the omission to do an act which must be done in order to prevent such consequence."
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Discussion 6 : 11 Dec 2012 at 07.256
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It would be interesting to see if the courts will really charge those responsible for the violence - meaning those that organized the rally, organized the armed and fortified camps, paid the people and agitated them to violence. Meaning the guy in Dubai.
If only they had accepted what they said they wanted - elections.
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Discussion 5 : 11 Dec 2012 at 07.195
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No other government in the world, especially western democracies, would have allowed a medieval encampment with armed militants in the the busiest parts of their capitals. Admirable restraint (too much restraint) was maintained despite grenade attacks and lawless behavior; perhaps you forget...
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