Posted on 06/25/2007 3:43:07 AM PDT by PRePublic
Johnston family 'distressed' by video http://www.guardian.co.uk/Media/site/story/0,,2110809,00.html Guardian Unlimited - The family of kidnapped BBC journalist Alan Johnston say they are "most concerned and distressed" by the latest video released by his captors, in which he said he has been dressed in an explosives belt to deter rescue attempts.I am sure they are merely "fighting the occupation" don't you think?BBC journalist in bomb-belt threat video http://www.mg.co.za/articlepage.aspx?area=/breaking_news/breaking_news__international_news/&articleid=312303
New Video Shows Captured BBC Reporter http://www.abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=3311720
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Go ahead, rescue him- as a so-called journalist for the BBC he’s on their side any way; no loss!
you sleep with dogs you will get fleas
Maybe I missed it, but I don’t see where the family expressed any sympathy toward the captors.
“Last week BBC employees in the UK and abroad, along with staff from numerous other media organisations globally, showed their support for the Gaza correspondent with a series of vigils on the 100th day of his captivity.”
And if that doesn’t work, the boys in Special Effects are going to break out the yellow ribbons. You have been warned.
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