“Professor Nils Christie said (when discussing this case) that this basically almost never happens.”
I don’t doubt this — even in the US, a life sentence in the federal system really means 30 years and then parole (which is why Jonathan Pollard is scheduled for release in November 2015). But Norway has not had a situation like this since World War II — and note that the Norwegians executed Vidkun Quisling along with 36 others for war crimes and treason. Other than those executions, the last execution in Norway was prior to its 1905 independence from Sweden.
“I’d have gladly paid 20% – 25% more for a bonded and guaranteed worker who had rules to work by, and so would any of my friends.”
I have had no problem finding housekeepers who are legally permitted to work in the US and are bonded. My current housekeeper was born in the US. Is Brooklyn different from the Bronx?
“Peet Seeger represents yesterday’s liberalism.”
Mr. Seeger would certainly disagree; he still performs in public and still speaks out on various issues.