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2008-07-19 Iraq

Kidnappers say British Hostage has killed himself

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Posted by Oztralian 2008-07-19 20:20|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 no reason not to pursue and eliminate his kidnappers, regardless. They deserve no less

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2008-07-19 21:38|| 2008-07-19 21:38|| Front Page Top

#2 "We didn't intend for him to die." Sort of a Lindberg kidnapper defense. Hopefully taken about as seriously...

Posted by M. Murcek">M. Murcek 2008-07-19 22:21|| 2008-07-19 22:21|| Front Page Top

#3 The newspaper reported that the captors said say they regret the hostage's death "but hold the British government responsible for the hostages' fate."

Err, no. You kidnapped him. You would not take care of him properly. By my logic you assumed full responsibility twice over. Now unless you are an HMO, you are going to have to deal with the consequences of your (in)action.

Posted by gorb 2008-07-19 22:35|| 2008-07-19 22:35|| Front Page Top

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