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I think the arrogant American media (with the notable exception of Greta, and maybe a few Fox reporters such as Rick Leventhal) are HURTING the search for Natalee by causing undertandable resentment amongst Arubans.

Those in charge of this investigation, those with any real authority (as opposed to some cable news commentators) have been something far short of impressive. Whatever their legal system, the majority of questions have been about the investigation.

As I remember one of the security guards originally detained hoped that authorities would burn in hot lava (or some such thing). There have been numerous reports about Aruba LE refusing the FBI's assistance even though we know they have a track record around the world of successfully partnering with authorities in investigations. One of the search team spokesmen has sworn off talking to LE in Aruba because he's sick of the politics.

I'm no fan of O'Reilly or Geraldo but to think they have a role (Fox News isn't even broadcast there as I understand it) in impeding an investigation in a land of documented corruption and political objectives that may put them at odds with Holland, just doesn't make sense.

Does anyone remember anything about a (FBI - I think) agent who sat in on the interrogation of one of the suspects? He was leaving Aruba - because they wouldn't let them do anything except observe - and he said his criticism was the questioning was "too polite"?

Anyone else remember this? It's been awhile - Not sure if it was one of the 3 suspects or the 2 security guards early in the process.....