[Polonius]

I do not believe that the Philippine government would be inclined to allow our forces to go in there and deal with the islamoterrorists.

I'm probably just being angry and irrational, but what would the Philippine government do if we announce that we're sending in the troops whether they like it or not? One could argue, in a cost-benefit sense, that two lives aren't worth such extreme measures. Then again, shouldn't the war on terror be about drawing a line in the sand against these kinds of acts?

[MarMema]

I don't understand why the Philippinos living there are so against our being more involved, but God help us and them if this is a reason for the Burnhams to die a slow death.

I work with many Philippinos - some are very new here, and they all would support a huge rescue attempt by our troops.