“SMART DIPLOMACY:” White House Backed Release Of Lockerbie Bomber.

UPDATE: Some readers wonder if BP, which donated heavily to Obama’s campaign and stood to benefit from the bomber’s return, lobbied the Obama Administration on this. I’ve seen no evidence, the Brits deny that BP was involved in their decision, and I doubt anyone will be talking, but who knows? Stay tuned.

ANOTHER UPDATE: Reader Jeff Weintraub thinks the linked article misrepresents the White House’s position, and recommends this article from The Guardian. The difference between the two doesn’t seem as strong to me, but you can compare them and make up your mind.