Young American journalist life on the line....will the U.S. care?

[kaiser soze]

http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/01/17/iraq.journalist/index.html

In their statement, Carroll's family said she "is a kind person whose love for Iraq and the Iraqi people are evident in her articles. She has been welcomed into the homes of many Iraqis and shown every courtesy.

"From that experience, she understands the hardships and suffering that the Iraqi people face every day," the statement said. "Jill is a friend and sister to many Iraqis, and has been dedicated to bringing the truth of the Iraq war to the world.

It's disgusting to know that kidnappings are quite popular in Iraq and are obviously a product of the occupation. It is dangerous for reporters but we deserve to know what is happening.

I hope this administration helps, but I'm not holding my breath

[ASsman]

I hope not. It will seriously compromise are "Hard asses" image. We flinch at nothing! Like Chuck Norris.

[ms.peachy]

I hope this administration helps, but I'm not holding my breath
I'm curious to hear what you think they should or shouldn't actually do in this situation.

[kaiser soze]

I think they should free the women & innocent Iraqi's being held, stop torturing people, and end the occupation

[ms.peachy]

I think they should free the women & innocent Iraqi's being held, stop torturing people, and end the occupation
Well, I would hope for an end to the conflict as well. However, I think you are taking an overly simplified view of this particular situation, which is what I was asking you about, not your overall feelings about Iraq. What should the specific response be to this specific kidnapping?

[kaiser soze]

The U.S should show a bit of compassion and release some people as well

i don't give a shit about the giving in to terrorist reqeusts, the U.S. does it all the time under the media radar

this is a chance to show some goodwill since the countless and senseless killings of many innocent people

[Echewta]

Hey,

As long as they are capturing journalist over there and not here in the U.S., thats ok. Its all about the front being over there.

[kaiser soze]

huh, that sounds like something bush would say

[sam i am]

^^^^^

You say that like it's a BAD thing..... :rolleyes:

[valvano]

this is a chance to show some goodwill since the countless and senseless killings of many innocent people

what do terrorists care about "goodwill"?

they aren't called terrorist because they are concerned about public relations....

:rolleyes:

[Schmeltz]

She's a journalist? Well, once the troops find out where she is, they can kick down the door, spray bullets throughout the building, confiscate her footage, and arrest her. That's the standard response to these situations, isn't it?

[sam i am]

She's a journalist? Well, once the troops find out where she is, they can kick down the door, spray bullets throughout the building, confiscate her footage, and arrest her. That's the standard response to these situations, isn't it?

Wait...you forgot the mea culpa afterwards and the "promise" to return the footage :rolleyes: ;) :p :rolleyes:

[Ace42X]

what do terrorists care about "goodwill"?
they aren't called terrorist because they are concerned about public relations....


They aren't called "terrorists" except by people who have already made their minds up about them. Prejudice is hardly a sound basis for an argument.

And do you think that your govenrment "aren't concerned about public relations" ? As they fit the definition of "terrorist" just as much as any foreigners you care to name.

More evidence that you are incapable of looking at things objectively, Valvano.

I fail to see how even someone as monumentally ignorant as you can argue from a position of "my side's good, everyone else is evil, irrespective of who actually does what..."

Actually, I don't, I just keep underestimating your stupidity.

[sam i am]

They aren't called "terrorists" except by people who have already made their minds up about them. Prejudice is hardly a sound basis for an argument.

And do you think that your govenrment "aren't concerned about public relations" ? As they fit the definition of "terrorist" just as much as any foreigners you care to name.

More evidence that you are incapable of looking at things objectively, Valvano.

I fail to see how even someone as monumentally ignorant as you can argue from a position of "my side's good, everyone else is evil, irrespective of who actually does what..."

Actually, I don't, I just keep underestimating your stupidity.

Ace is absolutely correct here : perception is everything.

The so-called "terrorists" are today's revolutionaries (like Bin Laden being George Washington - I'm sure King George of England thought of Washington as a "terrorist.").

We should be embracing them and offering them aid to acheive their goals - or, at a minimum, allowing them to speak and be heard freely. Bin Laden and his ilk should be feted and nutured - allowed to gain adherents and show what they are truly capable of as a non-governmental organization (NGO).

The UN and the US should probably recognize that Bin Laden, Al-Qaeda, and all "radical" Islamic groups are simply voices for a large, poor, oppressed majority of Arabs and Islamic-faith adherents. The Koran should be given equal, if not preferential treatment as a tome on par with the Bible or the Torah.

Remember, Allahu Akbar!