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and it would not have surprised me in the least if he got himself kidnapped.

Nobody "gets themselves kidnapped" in EMEA. These reporters did not get themselves abducted, and those that were not taken did nothing to cause this crime.

424 posted on 08/14/2006 2:49:29 PM PDT by ARealMothersSonForever (Political troglodyte with a partisan axe to grind)

wow- there are some real horrible and insensitive posts on this thread and embarrassing to read! Idiots!

451 posted on 08/14/2006 3:52:29 PM PDT by RDTF ("We love death. The US loves life. That is the big difference between us two.” Osama Bin laden)

To: ARealMothersSonForever

Nobody "gets themselves kidnapped" in EMEA.

Let me put it another way then - there are parts of the world where I would not go without a lot of Americans with short haircuts and lots of firepower and the skill and will to use it.

I will mention this - Gaza is unique - as much as the Palestinian leadership acts like they have problems controlling the various terrorist organizations operating there, anytime something like this happens that could damage their reputation, magically the hostages appear, usually within 24 hours and unharmed.

It's not much of a mystery - the Palestinians act like they have control problems, except when it suits them. I can see why journalists could feel reasonably safe there - the Palestinians see them as a very useful tool in their little propaganda war against Israel and the US.

459 posted on 08/14/2006 4:02:42 PM PDT by af_vet_rr

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