Iraqi Journalist gets off with only three years

One thing to know about this story is its an AP story. That means liberal bias. The article is full of blame Amercia first code language. For example, when the AP says “many Iraqis” they mean a few discontents - the ones who won’t even acknowledge what the typical American liberal will acknowledge if pressed - that Iraqis are far better off today under their own elected government than they were under the Hussein regime.

But defense lawyers said the judge showed leniency because of Mr. Zeidi’s age and clean record. Many Iraqis consider Mr. Zeidi a hero for defiantly expressing his anger at a president who they believe destroyed their country after the 2003 U.S.-led invasion. Thousands across the Muslim world took to the streets to demand his release.

Defense lawyers said they would appeal because they believe the action was a legitimate political protest and didn’t merit prison time.

via Iraqi Journalist Sentenced for Throwing Shoes at Bush - WSJ.com.