Author Topic: What about the Philipenes? (Read 635 times)

Maverick · « **on:** June 12, 2001, 01:41:00 PM »

Hey all,

I have seen several posts about troubles in other parts of the world but there is a recent development in the Philipenes <sp?>. A group of terrorists (if they take kidnap people and take hostages they are terrorists to me!) has gotteen a new group of victims. Two of them are reported to be American. Today's paper said this group has claimed to have beheaded one of the American hostages. This is not a new tactic for them.

What do you think we should do about these animals who conduct operations like this? I am not focused on this soley because Americans are involved here. This group abducts all nationalities in their "cause" activities.

Mav

Eagler · « **Reply #1 on:** June 12, 2001, 02:02:00 PM »

Let them figure it out for themselves. The US isn't the world's police. If you travel abroad, you have to realize you are a target to many and beware. I feel for the victims but don't think we as a nation can or should do squat about it. Sorry so cold.

Eagler

Creamo · « **Reply #2 on:** June 12, 2001, 02:06:00 PM »

I was just there.

Forget it, they have no life as we know it.

Oh, and it's "Philippines."

[ 06-12-2001: Message edited by: Creamo ]

1776 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 12, 2001, 02:32:00 PM »

To the media the kidnapped people are of no consequence as they are right-wing religious zelots. They call themselves missionaries.

Ya barely hear anything of their plight.

Karnak · « **Reply #4 on:** June 13, 2001, 03:36:00 PM »

1776,

This Liberal(me)is well aware of their plight. I don't consider it relevant that they are Missionaries. I do consider it relevant that they are Americans.

BTW, the BBC is a good source of info on this.

[ 06-13-2001: Message edited by: Karnak ]