On the one hand, you have the curious comments of the Jenkins' relatives back in the States, who purport strange-sounding letters from Jenkins out of North Korea that point up suspicions--and it is true that "kidnapping" was and is a national industry of North Korea.
But on the other hand, as apparant to many old Japan Hands/Watchers, (including self), the wheel-chair, crutches and hobbling scene at the Japanese airport today seems to be one big staged act, typical in Japan when people are avoiding the law (they go straight to a hospital, where they are "safe.")
The US can't do much about it right now.
I Live in Rich Square,and My mother went to school there,about six classes ahead of jenkins
Nobody can decide if he was defected or was kidnapped
<< But on the other hand, as apparant to many old Japan Hands/Watchers, (including self), the wheel-chair, crutches and hobbling scene at the Japanese airport today seems to be one big staged act .... >>
My observation, too.
Especially if his Tokyo arrival is compared with his bounding off the plane in Jakarta a few days ago.
Best ones -- Brian