Tuesday, July 20, 2004

Dangerously Stupid: The Philippines withdrew the last of their 51 troops from Iraq. The troops were there to provide humanitarian relief until August. But because a few criminals kidnapped a Filipino and demanded those troops to withdraw, the Philippine government crumbled to the pressure.

Withdrawing the troops may save that one life. But it has emboldened the terrorists to kidnap more people and behead others. This isn't about supporting or opposing the Bush administration. This is about common sense on how to deal with criminals. You never negotiate with terrorists. Now many more people's lives are in danger.