Kidnapped WSJ Reporter: Your thoughts?

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The problem I have with him "facing the consequences of [his] actions" is that the consequences are WAY out of proportion to the actions, which is EXACTLY the way it was with the drunk guy, save for the fact that Daniel Pearl has done NOTHING wrong whereas the drunk dude could probably be charged with tresspassing and breaking and entering.

His consequences are whatever they feel like. He has no say, neither does anyone else. He is over on *their* land, trying to talk to *their* people. This is an area that is almost an organized anarchy. People tend to do whatever the hell they want to, and if someone goes poking into their business, then buddy here is gonna get himself killed. End of story.

I do not believe that Daniel Pearl's actions merit a death sentence. Period. That's the problem I have with it. Just like I would never argue that you should be put to death for expressing your opinions or being inquisitive.

You dont believe that, but they do. And thats the problem, they can do whatever they want. They dont have to answer to anybody. He should have known he was travelling to hell and back, its his own damn fault.