This all goes to show that we are living in an increasingly smaller world. Our actions reverberate louder and further than ever.

If one of the reasons for Megrahi's release is an increase in trade not a price worth paying, his guilt or innocence being irrelevant? If we become more enmeshed in world trade, conflict becomes more unlikely, and the world is a safer place!

For those who doubt that the guilty being released from punishment can be a good thing I suggest you look at the conflict resolution in Ireland and also South Africa! It may be a hard thing to do but the results may just be worth it!