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theweaselkingAmnesty International has announced that the United States is among the top three countries for executions in 2003. U.S. Justice Department officials have indicated that they are pleased with the international recognition.
"Finally," said Justice Department spokesperson Wendy Allbright, "after the Iraq war and World Trade Organization complaints, a little good press for once. We worked really hard for this."
Of all the countries in the world, only China and Iran top the United States for executions. U.S. officials blame an inefficient judicial system and a plodding review procedure for the low American total.
"We’re hoping to hit number 2 next year," said Allbright. "Watch out Iran, we’ve got you in our sights."
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I love Canadian Law News. It's like the Onion, but less blatant.
"Finally," said Justice Department spokesperson Wendy Allbright, "after the Iraq war and World Trade Organization complaints, a little good press for once. We worked really hard for this."
Of all the countries in the world, only China and Iran top the United States for executions. U.S. officials blame an inefficient judicial system and a plodding review procedure for the low American total.
"We’re hoping to hit number 2 next year," said Allbright. "Watch out Iran, we’ve got you in our sights."
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I love Canadian Law News. It's like the Onion, but less blatant.