Michael Cash wrote:
> On Sat, 30 Oct 2004 20:26:15 -0500, "John W." <worthj1970@yahoo.com>
> brought down from the Mount tablets inscribed:
> 
> 
> 
>>I read somewhere that there isn't expected to be a huge backlash since
>>the guy went there as a tourist. Seems a lot of Japanese recognize that 
>>as a boneheaded thing to do. Doesn't mean he deserved what he got; from 
>>what I read his intentions were mostly positive in that he wanted to 
>>find a way to help the Iraqi people. That's what made me initially think 
>>he was related to the group that was captured and released a few months 
>>back. Imagine the pain his family's going through.
> 
> 
> "Hey guys, I *like* the Iraqi people! I came here to help!"
> 
> "Fuck you, infidel! Die!"
> 
> Why are there always idiots who think *EXTREMISTS* are going to be
> rational people?
> 
I think it's more the 'it won't happen to me' syndrome. Besides, up 
until this guy the Japanese had a pretty good record, hostage-wise.

I'm still curious about that open route between Jordan and Iraq. I 
assume it's being monitored by somebody and I hope it's allowed to exist 
in an attempt to trap somebody important. But I have no basis for that 
assumption, only hope that we're not letting any tom, dick, and mohammed 
in to fight the infidels.

John W.