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2005-12-03 Iraq

German hostage's family pleads for mercy

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Posted by Fred 2005-12-03 00:14|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 the archaeologist, a converted Muslim who had spent about 15 years working on excavations in Iraq before UN sanctions forced foreign experts out of the country in the late 1980s.

Real kidnapping, or kidnappee-assisted fundraiser?

Posted by trailing wife 2005-12-03 02:59|| 2005-12-03 02:59|| Front Page Top

#2 "We beg of you - be merciful and graceful with my daughter and release her and her escort as soon as possible,"

They should've mentioned that she is now an official Muslim. If they still kill her, well, that should open some eyes out there.

Posted by Rafael 2005-12-03 04:40|| 2005-12-03 04:40|| Front Page Top

#3 Why does this remind me of the scene in Blazing Saddles where Cleavon Little puts a pistol to his head? Nobody moves, or the muslim gets it.

Posted by ed 2005-12-03 07:16|| 2005-12-03 07:16|| Front Page Top

#4 Release them! Bit by bit, piece by piece.

Posted by Floating Stone 2005-12-03 19:21|| 2005-12-03 19:21|| Front Page Top

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