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Reader comment on item: Christian Peacemaker Teams: Blame Bush, not Islamists

Submitted by Tawfik (Canada), Dec 20, 2005 at 11:18

I have to say that the West is convincingly detached from any understanding of the consequences of the actions taken by the Christian Peacemakers, or any one who unwittingly chooses to venture out into a volatile and dangerous environment, without reflecting on the consequences.

It seems truly irrational for anybody, whether Christain, Muslim, or Jew, to actually make their way to Iraq, under the pretentious label of "Christian Peacemaker", and not understand the risks involved with doing so. Is this some sort of "martyrdom" on the their part. A sacrifice for mankind in the name of Christianity or peace. Please save me the spirituality, I can almost feel myself revolted by the outcome of this kidnapping. In other words, no body in their right mind, should be even contemplating setting a foot in Iraq. Let us not forget that many Arabs and Muslims, who went on business purposes met their fate in a violent way, just like the many Westerners who did. If you are unwilling to accept that some people, are so irrational as to put themselves in the middle of a war-ridden country, full of insurgents, and put a neon light on them, by calling themselves the Christian Peacemakers, then please do the honour of venturing out youself.

Point being made, these insurgents want to make a message. It is a matter of publicity, no matter who you are and where you come from. As long as you represent some sort of outside force that is in the country as a result of the war, you are a target. Just accept this!
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Title Commenter Date Thread
Discussion CPT in Iraq [111 words]
w/response from Daniel Pipes
Charlie JacksonMay 1, 2006 23:4544711
'Peace Activist' an oxymoron -Muslims killers pitied -U.S. blamed . [87 words]Ben van de PolderMar 14, 2006 01:4940028
Here's another case [42 words]AlexMar 13, 2006 18:4740001
A little logic goes a long way. [264 words]TawfikDec 20, 2005 11:1830247
Peacemakers? [234 words]Gene WilliamsMar 11, 2006 15:4330247
Comment to Jeff [113 words]ddsDec 15, 2005 16:0030030
What is Peace? [219 words]ddsDec 15, 2005 13:1530014
'Flytilla Swastika Jihad' [110 words]MelissaApr 18, 2012 10:5330014
RE: Dec 1/05 Update [105 words]Heather ClarkDec 13, 2005 01:5629851
ISLAMIC CONGRESS SENDING ENVOY TO IRAQ [227 words]Mark-Alan Whittle, SAInc.Dec 6, 2005 11:2029516
"Can't we all just get along" [83 words]JeffDec 5, 2005 19:5129476
Where is Jane Fonda when she is needed? [313 words]Yehoshua ZellerDec 4, 2005 21:5829413
Deafening Silence [42 words]Robert ArbetmanDec 4, 2005 10:5029395
Taking "peace" out of context [120 words]Rob SavageDec 4, 2005 06:1829383
A masterful analysis of "peacemakers" [39 words]Will PeoreDec 4, 2005 05:0329377

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