Internet forums and threads are buzzing following the release of convicted Air India bomb-maker, Inderjit Singh Reyat, and one can only assume that this story is far from over. Mr. Reyat may be free on bail, but that freedom comes at a cost. Truly, how free is a man when his name is associated with the death of 300+, innocent victims? He is now at the family home in Surrey, and the community that has been quietly divided on the issue of who is accountable for the Air india bombing is again debating the wisdom of this decision.
As previously discussed on my site, there are two vastly separated opinions regarding Reyat in the Indo/Sikh community, as witnessed in previous debates here on my site.
Many people hail Inderjit Singh Reyat as a hero, and as a mere player in a game that proved a senseless point by taking innocent lives. Others repeatedly have claimed his innocence.
Others see him as an evil, coldblooded and calculated planner who feels absolutely no remorse for his actions.
Either way, the facts remain, unless you are one of those who believe he was set up, or used as a pawn by others. He is an accomplished liar, and a killer, and the blood on his hands cannot be washed away by soap and water. The families of the victims will never forget.
To make this release even more controversial, the veil of secrecy that remains shrouded over the reasons and condition behind the decision, leaves us angered, and rightly so. The choice of the Judge to forgo transparency in a case with international media attention is leaving a bitter taste in mouths far and wide, and brings to my mind the case for judges that are elected rather than appointed.
Only when our justices are held accountable to their decisions by a public that elects them, will we see decisions that truly make sense. Only when the right to administer justice is obtained in this manner will we see true transparency when it comes to the reasons behind such actions as these. Even judges should have to answer for their decisions, when called for.
Until then, good luck on pressuring Wally Oppal to step up and demand some substance. Once again, a judge contributes to lowered public trust and faith in “the system”, that is supposed to protect the victims, not the convicted.
As for Inderjit Singh Reyat, what is that cost to the “freedom” he seemed to be enjoying so much yesterday?
I would be willing to bet that Mr. Reyat is going to have security surrounding him at all times or go into hiding, knowing how passionately some individuals feel that his death is the only fitting justice for the crime.
I wouldn’t want to be living next door to his family while he is “free”.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2008/07/10/bc-reyat-bail-posted.html#socialcomments
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