An Israeli Defense Forces military court has convicted a young Israeli soldier of voluntary manslaughter after shooting dead a subdued terrorist, captured in the act of trying to kill Israelis.  The Palestinian was caught taking part in a string of knife attacks that terrorized the country.  The soldier said he feared a bomb belt and believed that his life was still in danger.  However, the court ruled that it was vengeance and said the "legitimacy" of the Israeli military was at stake.  In a surprisingly even-handed report, CNN said the verdict had triggered protests in Israel and sharply divided society.  According to Reuters and RT News: Chief Judge Maya Heller said that Azaria "took upon himself to be both judge and executioner," Reuters reported. "One cannot use this type of force, even if we're talking about an enemy's life," the court said. Sounds like a fine nod to civilized society out...(Read Full Post)