Doesn't the Philippines have its own problems with terrorism? Aren't there Muslim terrorists there kidnapping people and killing them? The Philippines have already become a major training ground for Al-Qaeda- Does this bishop want the government to tie a bow around Mindanao and hand it over while they're at it? He's so concerned about overseas workers, doesn't he want to avoid more kidnappings and killings in his own backyard? Rolling over and playing dead won't cut it.
These days the sheep are clamoring to be slaughtered:
In Manila, a Catholic bishop urged the government to reconsider its involvement in the United States’ war against terrorism in the light of the risk it creates for thousands of Filipino overseas workers in the Middle East.
Bishop Deogracias Iñiguez, head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines committee on public affairs, said the hostage-taking of De la Cruz is a sign that a policy shift on terrorism should be made.
"I think it is a very valid opportunity for us especially for the policy makers of the land to reconsider," the Caloocan City bishop said.
Posted by floridacracker at July 13, 2004 10:00 AMLooks like the Bish has got his way- we have reports here (no links) that the Filipino govt is bailing from iraq; hardly unexpected- they're not exactly known for their courage under fire. Just look at the stirling fight put up by them against the Japanese.
Posted by: Paul at July 13, 2004 08:44 PMI like what your guy told them, Paulie.
Posted by: Donnah at July 14, 2004 11:52 AMmaybe they want to enjoy their "cat toys and lawn furniture"
Posted by: felix at July 17, 2004 08:17 PMUncle Sugar's gonna have to cut up that credit card.
Posted by: Donnah at July 17, 2004 09:04 PM