[davisfh]

"I 'lust in my heart' for a solution by which the Brits are freed and a couple of Iranians go off to meet their 72 virgins."

I've said this before, but I'll say it again. They're been lying to these young Jihadists. There are no 72 virgins. There is only one virgin, she is 72 years old and looks suspiciously like Janet Reno. You guessed it!! That is the reason that she's still a virgin!

[incredulous joe]

Eeck, that's a scary thought.

Well, I won't interfere with their personal beliefs systems as long as they're taking a dirt nap. Unfortunately, it don't sound like coalition forces sound up to it and possibly these Marines and sailors are going to be used for prisoner exchange or human shields.

I hope they think twice about the rules of engagement the next time they are approached by enemy forces, but I suppose that ain't the way allied military has been trained.