Like most Irish citizens, I would find it more palatable accepting the medicine if those who had made us ill were not simply laughing at us.
The damage these people have done to this nation is far greater than the damage from petty crimes many of our prison population are guilty of.
Surely the accusations these individuals have leveled against them warrant a similar 'remand' policy as we saw with Madoff.
David Drumm is a prime example of someone who clearly suspects charges may stick and will fight us every inch of the way simply to avoid extradition from the USA.
I don't believe we should pay another cent on legal fees.
We know:
1. The US supports extraordinary rendition.
2. One of the Government planes can cross the Atlantic - Harney used it for a jolly.
3. Drumm believes he is safe in the US
The Irish Government should send in a 'snatch squad', grab Drumm and fly in the Government jet to retrieve him.
With careful planning it could easily be done.
Spike island should be re opened for the banking, developer and politicians who are found to be guilty of corruption.
Interesting concept, however I suspect the US is only pro-extraordinary rendition when it is carrying out the exercise. I don't believe they would agree to another nation 'snatching' someone who is inside the USA.
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