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pros·e·ly·tize ( P ) Pronunciation Key (prs-l-tz)
v. pros·e·ly·tized, pros·e·ly·tiz·ing, pros·e·ly·tiz·es
v. intr.
To induce someone to convert to one's own religious faith.

In point of fact, as the definition above indicates, the aid workers did not proselytize. They did what most people who live in free countries do, when asked about their faith, they were happy to answer questions. For that, of course, they were thrown into jail with no due process, no food, and no idea if and when they would be released.

A quick question for you. It sounds by your statement that you actually RESPECT their system of government. Would I be right or wrong on that?

Thanks.

David Flanagan
Viewpointjournal.com

I remember the story from the time it happened. One woman in particular said she wasn't proselytizing, but on further interviewing she was doing everything that proselytizers do here.

No, I didn't like their type of government. However, the "oh poor me" whining is annoying when they knew what they were getting into, new they were breaking the local laws. Let's say they'd been executed for their crimes. Does the image of a martyr of old usually include in your eyes whining that they didn't do anything wrong?