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Iranian Woman Loses Eyes To Acid Attack...Is an Eye for an Eye the right form of justice?

Are you suggesting adding something more in conjunction with pouring of acid into that paramour's eyes as punishment for his crime against the young woman? If so, what do you feel would be appropriate?
How many times in life have any of us had someone do us so dirty and we wish that there was some way that they would wind up having something bad happen to them? Revenge, maiming or just bad luck in general to befall them? This comes to mind when I read about this most unfortunate woman.

Iranian Woman Loses Eyes To Acid Attack...Is an Eye for an Eye the right form of justice?

TEHRAN, Iran (CNN) -- Ameneh Bahrami is certain that one day she'll meet someone, fall in love and get married. But when her wedding day comes, her husband won't see her eyes, and she won't see her husband. Bahrami is blind, the victim of an acid attack by a spurned suitor.


Bahrami wants the "eye for an eye" punishment to prevent other attacks, she said.
If she gets her way, her attacker will suffer the same fate. The 31-year-old Iranian is demanding the ancient punishment of "an eye for an eye," and, in accordance with Islamic law, she wants to blind Majid Movahedi, the man who blinded her.

"I don't want to blind him for revenge," Bahrami said in her parents' Tehran apartment. "I'm doing this to prevent it from happening to someone else."

Bahrami says she first crossed paths with Movahedi in 2002, when they attended the same university.

Bahrami said that over the next two years, Movahedi kept harassing her and making threats, even as he asked her to marry him. "He told me he would kill me. He said, 'You have to say yes.' "

On a November afternoon in 2004, Movahedi's threats turned to violence.

That day at 4:30 p.m., Bahrami left the medical engineering company where she worked. As she walked to the bus stop, she remembers sensing someone behind her.

She turned around and was startled to see Movahedi. A moment later came the agonizing pain. Movahedi had thrown something over her. What felt like fire on her face was acid searing through her skin.

"I was just yelling, 'I'm burning! I'm burning! For God's sake, somebody help me!' "

The acid seeped into Bahrami's eyes and streamed down her face and into her mouth. When she covered her face with her hands, streaks of acid ran down her fingers and onto her forearms. Watch how the still-pungent acid destroyed Bahrami's clothes »

Two weeks after the attack, Movahedi turned himself in to police and confessed in court. He was convicted in 2005 and has been behind bars all along.

Bahrami's lawyer, Ali Sarrafi, said Movahedi had never shown any remorse. "He says he did it because he loved her," Sarrafi said.

Attack victims in Iran usually accept "blood money": a fine in lieu of harsh punishment. With no insurance and mounting medical bills, Bahrami could've used the cash, but she said no.

"I told the judge I want an eye for an eye," Bahrami said. "People like him should be made to feel my suffering."

Bahrami's demand has outraged some human rights activists. Criticizing acid-attack victims is almost unheard of, but some Internet bloggers have condemned Bahrami's decision.

Late last year, an Iranian court gave Bahrami what she asked for. It sentenced Movahedi to be blinded with drops of acid in each eye. This month, the courts rejected Movahedi's appeal.

Bahrami's lawyer, Sarrafi, said the sentencing might be carried out in a matter of weeks. He said he doesn't think Bahrami will change her mind. Neither does Bahrami.

"If I don't do this and there is another acid attack, I will never forgive myself for as long as I live," she said.

Bahrami is largely self-sufficient despite not being able to see. She can make a salad, prepare tea and walk up the five flights of stairs that lead to her parents' apartment.

She has undergone more than a dozen surgeries on her badly scarred face, but she says there are many more to come. She can't afford to pay for her medical care, so she's using the Internet to raise money.

She's lost her big brown eyes, but she likes to smile, especially when she imagines her wedding day.

"I always see myself as someone who can see and sometimes see myself in a beautiful wedding gown, and why not?"

RE: What would Joe the plumber say?

Yep, Molson Joe the Canadian

RE: beheading

That's an interesting question. Lorena Bobbitt had her own interpretation I guess. She took beheading to another "level." Ouchie! Another woman had even poured gasoline on her husband while he was sleeping and set him on fire. Can only wonder if they found justification and peace of mind for their actions in biblical scripture somewhere to exact their revenge? As the saying goes, "Hell hath no fury like a woman's scorn."(quote Shakespere)
Guess I'm playing the other "devil's advocate" here Solitare.

RE: Is this Church Legalism?

Seems like it would be better to take a poll in the congregation and ask them if they would like a fellowship of church members to come to members homes at a convenient time if they are unable to attend services or even televise the services for people who can't make services.
Church leaders need input from their congregants in today's world if their church is going to survive. Without the congregants, the funds dry up quickly. Leaders need creative ways to keep viable church membership, not find ways to lose membership. They should be looking at other churches to find out what they do that makes their congregational attendance and membership so successful.
God, religion and attendance at prayer services are a personal choice and should never be a forced choice.

RE: What would Joe the plumber say?

Obama would be 100% in agreeance with Joe the Plumber on the approval for the tax increases in California. Afterall, he did tell the Americans he was going to "spread the wealth around" as part of his plan. So I think California is just a fine place to start.

RE: Name a TV Show

The Little Rascals in my pants

RE: Name a TV Show

Star Trek The Last Frontier in my pants

Punked in my pants

WWF Wrestling in my pants

Leave It To Beaver in my pants

The Honeymooners in my pants

The Young and the Restless in my pants

American Bandstand in my pants

Girls Gone Wild in my pants(no way)

The Zany Professor in my pants

Dr Who in my pants

RE: What would Joe the plumber say?

Joe would probably say that all California tax increases are just fine. "Californians make too much money anyway....spread the wealth around a bit."(quote what Joe the Plumber would probably say)

RE: My frustrations with Connecting Singles (and why I'm leaving Friday)

I met the love of my life here on CS about 2 weeks after I posted my profile. That was almost 2 yrs ago and we are still dating.
He lives approximately 45 mins away. There are couples on this site that have lived in different countries and even different states and have been together ever since and even happily married.
So if I were you, I wouldn't give up at all with this site. You never know, but you might just find the love of your life right here. It only takes one response from the right person to make a big difference in your life.
Don't ever doubt that your dreams can't come true on CS

RE: Under The Sheets..(Game)

Wild Thing, you make my heart sing...under the sheets

RE: Funniest movie quotes ever

"Frankly, I don't give a damn."(Gone With The Wind)

RE: Darwin's Theory of Evolution

OMG!

RE: Under The Sheets..(Game)

DON'T THINK TWICE, IT'S ALRIGHT...under the sheets(Jose Feliciano)

QUIT WHILE YOU'RE AHEAD...under the sheets(Jose Feliciano)

MULE SKINNER BLUES...under the sheets(Jose Feliciano)

AND I LOVE HER...under the sheets(Paul McCartney)

BLIND MELON CHITLIN'...under the sheets(Cheech & Chong)

WINK DINKERSON...under the sheets(Cheech & Chong)

DAVE and WAITIN FOR DAVE...under the sheets(Cheech & Chong)

RE: Under The Sheets..(Game)

"TAKIN CARE OF BUSINESS" everday, taking care of business...under the sheets.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what you mean to me...under the sheets(Aretha Franklin)

MY GIRL...my girl, talking bout my girl...under the sheets.(Wm Robinson)

IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT...I want to hold you with all of my might....under the sheets.(Sha-Na-Na)

REELIN' AND ROCKIN'...under the sheets (Chuck Berry)

TOO MUCH MONKEY BUSINESS...under the sheets(Chuck Berry)

Come on baby, "LIGHT MY FIRE"...under the sheets(Jose Feliciano)

"CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'", I got you in a daze...under the sheets(Mommas & Poppas)

"WITCHITA LINEMAN", I am a lineman for the county and I drive the main road, looking for someone...under the sheets.(forgot who sang this song)

Oh SUZIE-Q baby I love you...under the sheets

I'LL NEVER FALL IN LOVE AGAIN...under the sheets(The Carpenters)

WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN...under the sheets(The Carpenters)

HELP, I need someone...under the sheets(The Beatles)

I'm a STEAMROLLER...under the sheets(James Taylor)

SWEET BABY JAMES. There is a young cowboy he lives on the range...under the sheets(James Taylor)

FIRE & RAIN-Just yesterday morning, they let me know you were gone, Susan the plans they made put an end to you...under the sheets.(James Taylor)

RE: Under The Sheets..(Game)

It's A Beautiful Morning....under the sheets(Rascals)

Bend me, Shape me, anyway you want me,you got the power...under the sheets.(Yardbirds or Rascals possibly-`1960s song)

Come Fly Away with me Lucille....under the sheets

RE: Under The Sheets..(Game)

Aqua Lung...under the sheets(Jethro Tull)

RE: Under The Sheets..(Game)

Hot Rod Lincoln...yur gonna drive me to drinkin if ya don't stop racin that Hot Rod Lincoln....under the sheets(Commander Cody & The Lost Planet Airmen)

RE: Under The Sheets..(Game)

Dualing Banjos...under the sheets(from the movie Deliverance)

RE: Under The Sheets..(Game)

I'm A Brick House....under the sheets.

I Did It My Way...under the sheets(Frank Sinatra)

Send In The Clowns...under the sheets

I'm Leavin On A Jet Plane...after I finish under the sheets first(Peter, Paul and Mary)

Rock Around the Clock All Night...under the sheets(Bill Haley and The Comets)

Love Potion # 9...under the sheets

96 Tears...yur gonna cry, cry cry cry,96 Tears....under the sheets

Missed the Last Train To Clarksville...cuz I was under the sheets(The Monkees)

RE: Under The Sheets..(Game)

Ball of Confusion...under the sheets(Edwin Starr?)

Put Yur Right Foot In, Ya Put Yur Left Foot In, Ya Put Yur Right Foot In and ya shake it all about....under the sheets. Ya Do the Hokey Pokey...under the sheets.

The Cleveland, Ohio chicken dance... under the sheets.

Oh Sola Mia, da da da da...under the sheets.

Come On Baby Light My Fire....under the sheets(The Doors)

Going To A Go-Go...under the sheets(Martha & The Vandellas)

Tradition....Tradition.....under the sheets(from muscial Fiddler On The Roof)


Ya Do the Bunny Hop, Bunny Hop, Bunny Hop Hop...under the sheets.

The old Burger King jingle...under the sheets(singer Barry White)

RE: Under The Sheets..(Game)

Rock The Boat, Rock the Boat baby under the sheets

Get Down, Get Down, get down tonight baby under the sheets(KC & The Sunshine Band)

I Got a New attitude under the sheets(KC & The Sunshine Band)

Keep It Coming Love, keep it coming on under the sheets(KC & The Sunshine Band)

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RE: Under The Sheets..(Game)

I heard It Thru The Grapevine under the sheets

I'm A Soul Man under the sheets(Sam and Dave)

Deeper and Deeper under the sheets(Freeda Payne)

Great Balls of Fire under the sheets(Little Richard)

Oh What A Nite under the sheets(The Dells)

You, you light up my life under the sheets, you give me hope under the sheets

Come and Get Your love under the sheets(Redbone)

If You Don't Know Me By Now....under the sheets(Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes)

Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes under the sheets(Edison Lighthouse)

RE: Under The Sheets..(Game)

I got you babe...under the sheets(Cher)

Macho Macho Man, I gotta be a macho man under the sheets

Celebrate good times, come on..under the sheets, come celebrate

I love the nightlife, I love to disco, I like to boogie under
the sheets all night

That's the way aha aha I like it, aha aha, that's the way aha aha I like it all night under the sheets

Super freak , she's a super freak under the sheets

RE: The Oldest Car

My 1987 Buick Century(Old Rustbucket Betsy) and my 1996 Buick Century(New Rustbucket Betsy). Thanx to our harsh winters and road salt, everything turns to rust on our vehicles.

RE: IS THERE SOMEBODY ON CS YOU THINK ABOUT?

Been thinking about Antjo. His country has had several strong earthquakes in the last 2 weeks. I have been thinking about him and am hoping that he is safe and free from any harm.

RE: IS THERE SOMEBODY ON CS YOU THINK ABOUT?

Yes, I have someone special. He made Valentine's Day very memorable and nice. Dinner out, the gym, shopping and more. Very peaceful day and evening.

RE: Miracle Of Toilet Paper!

RE: Alive and Hungry......What would you have done....

I believe it was in 1845, the ship of the British Sir John Franklin and his crew got stuck in the ice on Beechey island in the Canadian Arctic. Little by little they all died off. Some of the skeletal remains that were found in 1981 showed that the bones of the extremities were literally hacked into.
It was found on future scientific excavations there that not only did these men die from lead poisoning(found on the lids of their food cans)but also from scurvy, tuberculosis,pneumonia and cannabalism of diseased shipmates.

RE: Signs Of Aging

You know you're getting old when:


When as young women, we always complained that we felt cold and now as oldsters, we say we are always feeling hot.(hot flashes)

AND

The guys when they were young always took off their shirts and complained they always felt hot but yet now as oldsters, they keep their shirt on and complain that they feel cold much of the time.