Salmond was right and his remark was pertinent. He stated it was certain that Megrahi would die from cancer, but was it really necessary for him to say, "unless he dies of something else first"?

I find it necessary to ask, are you sure you're being charitable, and not (to be charitable) plain cynical? Did the person who alleged "cherry picking" know whereof he spoke, or was he just expressing an opinion, as opposing politicians and other people with their own agendas are apt to do? I should have thought Salmond would have issued a firm rebuttal if anyone had made such an allegation knowing it to be unfounded.

If anyone other than Megrahi had survived so long, you'd be pleased for the man (I hope) and would admire the medical support he had received. I doubt you'd question the motives of the doctors who originally gave him (that other person) just three months to live. Does anybody here know if anyone else has ever lived significantly longer than the doctors prognosticated?