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2004-03-17 Afghanistan/South Asia

New plans to stop acid attacks on Bengali women

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Posted by Fred 2004-03-17 11:20|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Acid doesn't burn people, people burn people. No mention of any new laws to punish the assholes who do these crimes any harder. Taking a page from the Brady's.

Posted by Lil Dhimmi 2004-3-17 11:40:07 AM|| 2004-3-17 11:40:07 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 It's those Super Soaker-like assault weapons they really need to take off the market.

No, wait, I have a better idea! How about castration for all those wannabe Casanovas whose poor wittle egos can't handle rejection? Or how about tying them down and let the victim exact a little revenge with her own vial of acid?

Posted by Dar 2004-3-17 12:24:49 PM|| 2004-3-17 12:24:49 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Fred, I appreciate your article, but does not come close conveying the horror of an "acid attack" For one thing, the substance is not "acid", but lye. Lye liquefies and destroys human tissue on contact. An "acid attack" is like blasting someone in the face with a flame thrower. In the eyes it produces instant, permanent and untreatable blindness. SEE THIS It's not for the faint of heart, and this victim still has eyes and is recognizably human. Other victims turn out far worse. Not even a graphic photo of the injury conveys the horror. An "acid attack" is a way to torture an individual for decades, and to terrorize an entire population. I wouldn't wish that on a Hitler or a Saddam.

Posted by Tresho 2004-3-17 9:06:29 PM|| 2004-3-17 9:06:29 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Acid attacks are a peculiarly South Asia tradition. I can't recall ever hearing of one elsewhere. My personal opinion is that the perps should be doused with sulfuric acid prior to receiving a one-round splitting headache. But then, I like women, so my opinion probably doesn't count.

Posted by Fred 2004-3-17 9:39:04 PM|| 2004-3-17 9:39:04 PM|| Front Page Top

#5 Thanks Tresho. Had no idea it was like that. What is WRONG with these people!!!!!!

Posted by ex-lib 2004-3-18 12:16:39 AM|| 2004-3-18 12:16:39 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 Victor Riesel (ca. 1913-1995) was an investigative reporter specializing in exposing corruption and organized influence on US labor unions. He had been scheduled to testify before a NY grand jury on labor racketeering. As a substitute host on a late night radio show on 05 April 1956, Riesel stated: "It's a lot more difficult to be a celebrity when it means taking your life in your hands," Later that morning, after leaving Lindy's restaurant in Manhattan, Riesel had "acid" thrown in his eyes, instantly and permanently blinding him. This made national headlines. Abraham Telvi and two other minor criminals were arrested, as was John (Johnny Dio) DioGuardi, allegedly a member of the Lucchese crime family. "DioGuardi beat the rap when a number of witnesses changed their minds about testifying... Not long afterwards, Telvi was gunned down, probably because he was threatening to spill the beans if he didn't get more money, or simply to ensure he never would talk." Riesel was not deterred and continued his activities. I was impressed by his courage both before and after theattack. The incident horrified the public and increased interest in thwarting organized crime. I've followed news about acid attacks ever since.

Posted by Tresho 2004-3-18 11:43:52 PM|| 2004-3-18 11:43:52 PM|| Front Page Top

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