Iraqi journalist who threw shoes gets 3 years instead of Medal of Honor or Purple Heart

NVDL: Bush may have to watch his step as angry Americans may want to vent their frustrations on a leader who certainly didn't help their current predicament. This guy might be out on parole in a few weeks. Then again, it's Iraq, you never know.

clipped from news.yahoo.com BAGHDAD – The attorney for an Iraqi journalist who threw shoes at then-President George W. Bush says his client has been sentenced to three years in prison for assaulting a foreign leader. Defense lawyer Mohammed al-Abboudi says the decision against journalist Muntadhar al-Zeidi comes after a short trial Thursday in which al-Zeidi pleaded not guilty to the charge. Al-Zeidi says his action was a "natural response to the occupation" and he shouted "long live Iraq" when the verdict was read.