Edsavleggelse

Som mange sikkert har for med seg så går tribunalet mot Pol Pot-regimet for fullt i Kambodsja i disse dager. Det er garantert ikke noen morsomme historier vitnene kan fortelle om, men eden de må avlegge før de vitner er det jo litt mer schvung over enn her hjemme:

"I will answer only the truth, in accordance with what I have personally seen, heard, know, and remember. If I answer falsely on any issue, may all the guardian angels, forest guardians and powerful sacred spirits destroy me, may my material possessions be destroyed, and may I die a miserable and violent death. But, if I answer truthfully, may the sacred spirits assist me in having abundant material possessions and living in peace and happiness along with my family and relatives forever, in all my reincarnation. "

Du kødder ikke med hellige ånder. Eller Pol Pot-regimet.