On Tue, 02 Nov 2004 20:48:37 +0900, Eric Takabayashi
<etakajp@yahoo.co.jp> wrote:

>Raj Feridun wrote:

>> On Tue, 02 Nov 2004 20:24:27 +0900, Eric Takabayashi
>> <etakajp@yahoo.co.jp> wrote:

>> >Jean-Marc Desperrier wrote:

>> >> Ben Laden did seemed that afraid on that video.

>> >So where is he? Why doesn't he make public speeches like John Kerry or
>> >Michael Moore to generate interest and support?

>> Because whatever else he is he's not an idiot.

>Why would he be an idiot to appear, if he has nothing to fear? By all means,
>he should make himself available to possible sponsors and supporters, as well
>as for sympathetic interviews without the mysterious videos and audio tapes,
>or transporting blindfolded reporters across the desert.

When he is the most wanted man in the world (supposedly) just issuing
video tapes of himself is a risk and a major raised middle finger to
the USA.

I don't need to answer why he'd be an idiot to appear in public. Let's
just say it'd be a good idea if he was suicidal but unfortunately for
the world it seems like he wants to live.

Raj