[solzhenitsyn]

"Thank you to America," said Naser Asfendeary after arriving safely aboard the John F. Kennendy.

I would take Naser's gratitude at face value. First of all, he's human. Second, the anti-American regime that rules Iran is deeply unpopular in that country.

[solzhenitsyn]

I hope no harm will come to the man for his expression of gratitude. He could be forced to publicly recant it once he's "safely" back in Iran. I wouldn't necessarily think less of him. Despots who torture and terrorize can get people who care about their families to say just about anything. I appreciate what he said when he was free to speak what was in his heart.

And I proudly salute the crew of the USS Kennedy!

[sionnsar]

I would take Naser's gratitude at face value. First of all, he's human. Second, the anti-American regime that rules Iran is deeply unpopular in that country.