The Democrats' Colombia Agenda

The Wall Street Journal Editorial Page ^ | 9 July 2007 | Mary Anastasia O'Grady

[Kitten Festival]

In the five years between the 2002 kidnapping of 12 state legislators by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and the rebels' recent announcement that 11 of those hostages have been killed, much has changed for the better in Colombia. The lawmakers were taken at a time when the state was very weak. Their murders, on the other hand, appear to be a desperate act by a frustrated band of thugs who have failed to achieve their desired results with terror.

Colombia today is significantly more secure and economically healthier than it was in 2002. Yet as events in recent weeks reminded us, two dark clouds remain parked over the country.

[Kitten Festival]

Go here to read the whole thing. The Democrats are going to be held to account for this. Allies should not be abused like this.

[VRWCmember]

In the five years between the 2002 kidnapping of 12 state legislators by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and the rebels' recent announcement that 11 of those hostages have been killed, much has changed for the better in Colombia.

I guess in today's environment the media would really crucify a president who used his pardon power to commute the sentence of, or grant pardons to, members of a terrorist organization like FARC.

[Recon Dad]

I hope you’re correct because Colombia is a good country and a good friend of the USA.