[ppaul]

But to this point it has been gangs trying to kidnap people or gangs trying to hurt the government but TRYING to keep the uninvolved civilians out of the crossfire.

You are too kind.
This is not just a "kidnap gang" as the press reported.
They are Muslim terrorists tied to al-Qaeda.
Their goal is to cleanse Asia of all Christian and US influence and impose Shariah as the law of the land.

[Just another Joe]

This is not just a "kidnap gang" as the press reported.

Not anymore they aren't.
Back in the eighties, you were kidnapped, someone paid the ransom, and you were let go.
They aren't even trying to kidnap you now. Just blow you up as they drive by.