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US prison to force-feed al-Arian
2007-03-08
Prison workers soon might force feed a former university professor who has been on a hunger strike for six weeks to protest his imprisonment for refusing to testify about Palestinian charities, his lawyer said Wednesday.

Sami al-Arian, a Palestinian who taught computer science at the University of South Florida, stopped eating Jan. 22 in objection to a judge's decision to hold him indefinitely because he refused to testify before a grand jury. He has lost more than 40 pounds (18 kilograms) on his water-only diet and is so weak that he needs a wheelchair, said his wife, Nahla al-Arian. "His health is really deteriorating," she said. "We are really worried that there will be permanent damage."
Posted by:Fred

#29  just teasin BRO...

Ima being served din din as a matter of fact and my My fav Bib is on..

>::)
Posted by: RD   2007-03-08 22:34  

#28  LOL - til you've eaten teriyaki Spam BBQ'd - don't knock it :-)
Posted by: Frank G   2007-03-08 22:21  

#27  #26 lol, Frank G (#24)! Now I'ma beginning to see the origins of your fine Hawaiian shirt wardrobe. Nuttin' like Spam and pineapple, I'd bet!

ROFLMAO! BA thatr waz deadly!

Let's hope thatr Frank has at least one Spam free Hawaiian shirt! most of mine have something on 'em by the end 'O day.
Posted by: RD   2007-03-08 22:08  

#26  lol, Frank G (#24)! Now I'ma beginning to see the origins of your fine Hawaiian shirt wardrobe. Nuttin' like Spam and pineapple, I'd bet!
Posted by: BA   2007-03-08 20:51  

#25  I forgot to mention, if you want to save the greasy paper, put it in something airtight, like a coffee can you can seal, not only does it stink, but you'll have to keep your dogs and cats from eating it, it won't hurt them, but they'll make a huge greasy mess.
Posted by: Redneck Jim   2007-03-08 19:10  

#24  I've got Samoan, Guamanian, and Hawaiian neighbors. The things they can do with Spam are amazing...
Posted by: Frank G   2007-03-08 19:06  

#23  Have y'all tried Fried Spam?
cut thin slices longways (Under 1/4 inch thick)
Fry in bacon grease.
dry by placing strips on either 3-4 layers of paper towels. or clean newspaper (Purists, save the paper for firestarter, burns like a torch)
serve as breakfast meat, substitute for bacon or sausage
it's a great change of pace.
Posted by: Redneck Jim   2007-03-08 19:04  

#22  like a goose :-)
Posted by: Frank G   2007-03-08 17:05  

#21  Frank! Latin and French?

You're referring to force-feeding him like a goose, not feeding him the delicacy, right.

I like the BLT smoothie, myself....
Posted by: Bobby   2007-03-08 16:51  

#20  can you say Foie Gras, Sami?
Posted by: Frank G   2007-03-08 16:21  

#19  I don't like !
Sami have you tried deliciously chilled Spam yet?
Posted by: RD   2007-03-08 16:08  

#18  Suggested menu: Spam! Spam! Spam! Spam! Spam! Spam!

I don't like Spam!
Posted by: Sami al-Arian   2007-03-08 15:45  

#17  Ok, let's have the prison force-feed him. First, cut a LARGE hole in his throat (none of this down-the-nose BS). Then fit a nice 3/8 inch siphon hose down the esophagus. Attach that to a 20gpm pump, pour whatever they're going to feed him (liquified hog-head cheese comes to mind) into a trough, and crank 'er up. When the trough's empty, turn the pump off. Repeat as necessary.
Posted by: Old Patriot   2007-03-08 15:22  

#16  Nah, mhw. Seems that FL law allows for "Spam by sling-shot" type feeding, lol!
Posted by: BA   2007-03-08 15:14  

#15  Does force feeding mean tube feeding?
Posted by: mhw   2007-03-08 14:47  

#14  But in a plea bargain last April, al-Arian admitted to conspiring to aid Palestinian Islamic Jihad and was sentenced to nearly five years in prison, although al-Arian received credit for the time he had already served. Al-Arian and his lawyers contend the plea deal also exempts him from testifying before the Alexandria, Va. grand jury, which is investigating a cluster of Islamic charities in northern Virginia.

U.S. District Judge James S. Moody Jr. of Florida disagreed, finding al-Arian in civil contempt for refusing to testify, a ruling that extends al-Arian's prison sentence for 18 months. A judge will also review al-Arian's status every six months and could continue to extend al-Arian's sentence until he cooperates.

So who do you think can hold out longer, Sammy, you or U.S. District Judge James S. Moody Jr.?
My money's on the judge.
Posted by: tu3031   2007-03-08 10:13  

#13  Suggested menu: Spam! Spam! Spam! Spam! Spam! Spam!
Posted by: Tibor   2007-03-08 10:13  

#12  Here's yer gruel, Sami...
Posted by: mojo   2007-03-08 10:01  

#11   Why am I thinking of dissolving pig fat in grain alcohol?

What an appalling suggestion!

A bacon lettuce & tomato sandwich with a nice lager is much more refined and civilized. Even if you have to whiz it up in a blender.
Posted by: SteveS   2007-03-08 09:29  

#10  Let him starve himself to the very limit then force feed him. Once he's better let him start again.
Posted by: jds   2007-03-08 09:14  

#9  "We are really worried that there will be permanent damage."

I'm worried there won't be.
Posted by: tu3031   2007-03-08 08:51  

#8  hope they have a massive buffet outside his cell every day
Posted by: Frank G   2007-03-08 07:39  

#7  News Flash

"I understand he CAIRs for me", Keith Ellision.
Posted by: Icerigger   2007-03-08 07:16  

#6  "We are really worried"

I am not worried.

"that there will be permanent damage."

As they say, hope is eternal.

If a force feeding ensues, I'd have some suggestions. Sus scrofa fats have undisputed healing effects. ;-)
Posted by: twobyfour   2007-03-08 06:57  

#5  Why am I thinking of dissolving pig fat in grain alcohol?
Posted by: gromgoru   2007-03-08 06:39  

#4  Again, a Muslim proves that their kind reject American legality.

Muslims are not cost effective.
Posted by: Sneaze   2007-03-08 06:15  

#3  Let the traitorous scumbag starve and bury him inside the jail.
Posted by: mac   2007-03-08 05:40  

#2  his imprisonment for refusing to testify about Palestinian charities

If you only knew what you read in AP reports, you would have to assume the US government is putting him through a terrible ordeal because of his principled stand on behalf of charitable organizations. Oh, the humanity.
Posted by: Baba Tutu   2007-03-08 03:09  

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Posted by: DanNY   2007-03-08 02:53  

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