Submitted by Paul Fadoul, Nov 9, 2006 04:27

The International Tribunal is a necessity to try those who stand accused of killing former PM Rafik Hariri and others.

Syria has too often used violence to rid herself of any opponent in Lebanon. Syria not only strikes at whomever she pleases in Lebanon but uses murder to encourage distrust, strife and even civil war among the competing Lebanese communities.

Thanks to widespread communication and information made readily and instantly available to anyone these tactics no longer work in The Lebanon. Syria has failed to take notice and wants to carry on as she did in decades past.

Only an International Tribunal can give a fair trial to those who killed Mr. Hariri. How can anyone think that Lebanon can put the accused on trial when any judge or witness can be easily intimidated by Syria and its Lebanese militia known as Hezbolah?

The International Tribunal will not only help punish those that carried the infamous Hariri murder but at the same time it will send a strong and clear message to all those in power who seek to influence politics through terrorism. The International Tribunal will make them understand that this is a new world and not even a head of state is above the law.

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