The last thing I'd call Sofaman is obtuse. He has family in Israel right now and is understandably worried so please cut him some slack.
geez
Yes, he's most certainly correct about Israel. Will cut him some slack...;) flaglady was being most patient with him.
Listening with one's ears/eyes is difficult when the emotions are so overwhelming.
As I recall they sent a video tape of that torture and murder of Buckley to the WH. It is said that hard core CIA agent weep at what was done to him.