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2004-09-07 Iraq-Jordan

Two female Italian aid workers kidnapped in Iraq

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Posted by Mrs. Davis 2004-09-07 1:28:25 PM|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 This can turn out REAL bad. I pray for all to be returned safely.

Posted by Cyber Sarge 2004-09-07 2:13:04 PM|| 2004-09-07 2:13:04 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 ahhhh more courageous military action by the Islamic Heroesâ¢. Feh

Posted by Frank G 2004-09-07 2:23:45 PM|| 2004-09-07 2:23:45 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 We all hear about how important it is to go to countries in crisis and volunteer, but what is the incentive when the peoples themselves are biting the hand that feeds them? The more kidnappings that happen, the more the volunteer pool will evaporate, leaving the natives with no one to help them. In the end, everyone hopes that countries will be able to help themselves, but in the meantime, we hear only bleating and whining about how the people need help, story after story about kidnappings (and executions), and devaluation of the sacrifices of the coalition and aid workers. This is a grand lesson for the needy world on the value of gratitude.

Posted by jules 187 2004-09-07 2:29:46 PM|| 2004-09-07 2:29:46 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 I don't think the Iraqi people are biting the hand that feeds them but rather the local no-goodniks are trying to prevent the erosion of their power structure. The inherent power structure of a tribal culture is: 'Who is the gate-keeper for food, money, goods, medicine, education, jobs, et cetera?'. When charities or even the CPA provide these things directly to the Iraqi people, the gate-keepers get really nervous. No monopoly on goodies = no power.

Posted by Adriane 2004-09-07 5:05:28 PM|| 2004-09-07 5:05:28 PM|| Front Page Top

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