I’m not assigning any intent on your part, least of all anything evil. You’ve been around here long enough for me to know that’s not what you’re about.
And I have no problem with a cautious approach to an unverified video. Given the circumstances, it’s perfectly reasonable and prudent.
I’m just weighing the evidence that I have in front of me — multiple videos, reports and firsthand account from Copts — and finding little reason to doubt the veracity of the claims being made (aside from one western blogger’s assertion of an attempted massacre). On top of that, I have my own bias. I’m a Christian, I detest islam with all of my heart and I fear for the safety of my fellow Christians who find themselves surrounded by bloodthirsty islamists in a chaotic, lawless land.
I share your concerns too. At the time I wrote my misgivings about the video, I wasn’t aware of other videos. Perhaps some of those would have been more revealing for me.
Anyway, thanks for the discussion. Both our thoughts will be for the Copts safety.