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Libya to execute doctors who infected children with HIV

06-05-2004, 20:52
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Schrandtopia
06-05-2004, 20:56
the way I understand this the doctors are just a scapegoat for the failing libian medical system/culture
Kwangistar
06-05-2004, 21:10
IMO, anyone who knowingly infects someone with AIDs should be charged with murder, anyone who unknowingly does it should be charged with manslaughter.
Berkylvania
06-05-2004, 21:21
According to the BBC, not only were these Bulgarians abused while in Libyan custody (tortured, beaten, etc.) to extract false confessions, but are indeed being goated for the unclean conditions which caused the epidemic. Also, Libya might be trying to pressure Bulgaria into forgiving an estimated $300 million in debt.

Evidently, the infections began before these medics even got there and it's interesting how the 9 Libyans who were also charged were later aquitted.
Triggermen
06-05-2004, 21:40
Sounds horrific! Just glad I'm not a patient!
Triggermen
06-05-2004, 21:42
Sounds horrific! Just glad I'm not a patient!