The story is of interest but not more important than the way he was murdered.
Yup, I do indeed believe that is Nic in the video, the nose and mouth are identicle.As far as having a koran and other litterature on his person I am sure was nothing more than cover. Think about it if you get pulled over in Iraq you surely wouldn't have a bible on ya.The family connection is wierd. His dad made a statement to the press for help, that no one they knew in Iraq has herd from nic. So Dad knows people in Iraq that knows his son. Nic is supposedly pro Bush and pro Republican yadayadayada. I think IMHO this was a father and son team of some sorts. To what degree I am not sure.Who funded nics travels, his dad is a retired teacher living in a very well to do neighborhood. Motel room at $30 a night,. food, beer, taxi cabs, plane fare etc. Yup, more than meets the eye.