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Subject: Re: American Hostages
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Scott, you are a fool.  

To begin with, (or 'With which to begin', W. Churchill) Americans in war
zones generally are aware of the risks they take, but does that reflect
poor judgment?  In the case of Peace Corps workers, it would sooner
reflect a dedication to their work, and you should be inspired by their
courage instead critical of their decision.

And do you realize what you're saying when you say they shouldn't cry
when they get hurt?  Do you think the co-workers of they slaughtered
nun and social workers in El Salvador (@ 2 years ago) simply whined 
about their deaths without cause?  These volunteers didn't deserve
death, as you pretend.  They are representatives of the US who want
to make the world a better place by helping others to stay alive and
by reinforcing peaceful relations with third-world countries.

You don't have to be shocked at their deaths, considering the brutality
of war, but to be as indifferent as you is to take the side of the 
killers.

Brad Music---