On the contrary, I think her personal views were well known prior to her kidnapping. Unless she has had a battlefield conversion, she may well hold the exact same views, which are pro-arabic, anti-US and anti-Israel.
I would like to think she has seen the real nature of the beasts who kept her captive, but time will tell.
Honestly, though, I expect to see statements from her along the lines "I am angry about being taken captive, BUT...what we are doing in Iraq and Afghanistan is wrong..."
mkjessup: because as has been amply pointed out, she was (and IS) ONE OF THEM!
OK, you guys, put up or shut up!
She was a reporter for the Christian Science Monitor? and according to Debbie Schlussel this bloggist, the Jordan Times?
Post some of her articles that prove your point!
If you can do that I will gladly restate my position. I have no dog in this fight. I only think there's been a whole lot of cruel hatred toward a young woman based on innuendo and circumstance.
So far, I repeat SO FAR, all so-called evidence against her has been weak circumstantial, guilt by association argumentation by zealous patriots.
A side question:
Why didn't you all get so furious at those peace missionaries that were actually rescued by our troops and then had no good word to say about the USA or even a "thank you" for their rescue?
So far since her release, Jill has said the right things. Wait for her to say something wrong and THEN condemn her? Why so eager to be right in the wrong way?
Lonesome in Massachusetts: As for the UMASS stigma, it's the same thing! Painting all UMASS grads with the same broad brush is NOT PROOF! I happen to have conservative friends who have gone there because of financial reasons. Shame on everyone for thinking stereotype stupid. That's all I can say. I'm very disappointed...and from Massachusetts.
Sorry, but until some real proof appears you are operating apart from your rational abilities.