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Should a man (Almaleki) be charged with the death penalty for [honor] killing his daughter (Noor Almaleki)? According to AZcentral, a man mowed down his daughter and another woman because he wasn't pleased with her ubber western ways. The articles says:
"Almaleki has admitted killing his daughter because she disgraced the family by not following traditional Iraqi or Muslim values.
They liken the case to honor killings that occur in the Middle East, Africa and other parts of the world. In tribal societies where the practice occurs, male family members feel they must kill a rebellious female relative who shames them by not adhering to traditional values."
This is another case of extremism which forces religious beliefs to be subject to law. Gosh -- the line between exercising rights and the abuse thereof is so thin. While these honor killings occur around the world, this one in particular is subject to the American justice system, since it took place in Glendale, Arizona. Noor, at 20 years old had her life taken from her because she decided to return to her Arizona boyfriend after her Iraqi marriage to another man.
So should Almaleki be subject to the death penalty for first degree murder, aggravated assault and two counts of leaving the scene of a serious accident.? Well according to an Arizona county prosecutor; "the state can seek the death penalty for any person convicted of first-degree murder if it can prove the existence of at least one aggravating factor, not because of religion."
Interesting....
-O.Lucius
