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July 13, 2004

Crime Doesn't Pay

Terrorism, on the other hand, reaps loads of bennies:

A Filipino hostage was expected to be freed Tuesday following the Philippine government's agreement to withdraw its forces early from Iraq, a diplomatic source in Baghdad said.

Granted, it's only a 50-man contingent, so it's not as if this will shake the coalition to its core, jeopardizing everything for which we have fought. However, it's the principle* of the thing. What some may see as the loss of an insignificant number of bodies aiding the rebuilding of Iraq, the terrorists surely see as a victory for their methods and their madness.

Acquiescing to terrorists only ensures more terrorism. After all, if it ain't broke, why fix it?

In their effort to save the life of one man, they've guaranteed that more will die. Well done, tanga.

Yes, folks, I just agreed with Michelle Malkin on something. She should be pleased. You know, if she knew who I was. I doubt she likes me very much after the whole "let them speak English!" debacle. OK, maybe "debacle" is a strong word. Blip. That's better. It was a "blip" in the blogosphere. OK, fine, a blip on this blog. Go away.

* Did you know that in Spanish there is no word for "principle?" Honestly, would I lie about such a thing? It's rather like how the French have no word for "backbone" or "shower."