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2007-05-27 Iraq

U.S. Military Rescues 41 Iraqis From Al Qaeda Prison

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Posted by Frank G 2007-05-27 10:34|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 Any idea why these Iraqis are being held by AlQ?
Could this be how they create some of their suicide bombers, through torture and coercion?

Posted by Robjack">Robjack 2007-05-27 11:35|| 2007-05-27 11:35|| Front Page Top

#2 Could this be how they create some of their suicide bombers, through torture and coercion?

More likely, they were being held for ransom, or believed to have spoken out against Al-Qaeda, or they're thought to be cooperating with the Americans or the Iraqi government. There are still enough brainwashed idiots they can recruit to be suicide bombers.

Posted by Old Patriot">Old Patriot 2007-05-27 13:00|| http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/]">[http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/] 2007-05-27 13:00|| Front Page Top

#3 I would think that they are hostages to ensure that a free family member performs some behavior or service on a continuing basis.

Posted by Super Hose 2007-05-27 13:05|| 2007-05-27 13:05|| Front Page Top

#4 Media outrage over AQ prisoner abuses in , +1, +2, +3 ...

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2007-05-27 20:11|| 2007-05-27 20:11|| Front Page Top

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