If you think the criminal justice system moves slowly in this country, just think how efficient the International Criminal Court is when trying former Serb dictator Slobodan Misonofabitch Milosevic for war crimes. Today begins his fifth year on trial!

The prosecution closed its case in February 2004, and Milosevic was given six months to prepare his defense, which began in August 2004. So far, Milosevic has used 82 percent of his allotted time—296 hours out of 360. The prosecution had the same allotment.

So Milosevic is only following the prosecution’s lead, and is also representing himself. But wait! There’s more:

There have been 14 delays in the trial because of Milosevic’s health, adding up to 66 trial days. Most of the sick days took place during the prosecution phase.
Because of health issues, court-appointed doctors recommended a schedule of three shortened days a week. Milosevic, meanwhile, has asked to be sent to Russia for medical treatment, but that has not been approved.

For all intents and purposes, they might as well give Slobo a full six-week holiday, like most European workers get. This “trial” is essentially another job for the defendant.
And liberals want Saddam Hussein’s trial to be transferred to this jurisdiction? Please, someone out there, stop me from laughing my a** off!