Noriega’s Conviction
Upon completion of Noriega’s tedious and expensive trial, one can only be thankful that this master thug will be behind bars for the rest of his miserable life. Reading comments from the defense attorneys only make me wonder how these people can be taken seriously. Frank A. Rubino was out of line with his post-conviction comments proclaiming the U.S. government has no right to be the “world’s policeman.”
When another country threatens this country like Noriega did with his support of Colombian drug lords, we have every right to put an end to it. When push comes to shove, no one is going to mess with Uncle Sam. Just ask Saddam Hussein. It’s unfortunate that the taxpayers have to shell out over $300,000 to pay for Rubino’s services in defending Pineapple Face.
PETER D. SETZER
Santa Monica
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