US Embassy Thailand terrorism warning

[hhfarang]

Thailand complained about the impact of Washington's counter-terrorism strategy on its economically crucial tourism industry.

...and I wonder how a massive car bombing in the middle of Bangkok would effect its economically crucial tourism industry?

[PeteC]

One immigration official, who was nameless in the article, stated that the entire episode inclusive of the bomb materials and perhaps the suspect himself, could have been fabricated by the USA to draw Thailand into a more active role fighting global terrorism. The CT folks are going to have a field day with that one. I chalk it up to too much inbreeding. Pete

[Takiap]

Well, if he really was/is involved in any terrorist operations, I just hope they book him into a good 5 star hotel or one of those high end serviced apartments in Bangkok. They better make sure is receives only the finest meals money can buy, and that all his other needs are met. Hey, we wouldn't want Thailand to be accused of mistreating prisoners - you know, all the politically correct human right business.



I watched a few video clips the other day.............some about the killings down south here in LOS, and some about Taliban fighters in Afghanistan, Iraq, and etc. I then read an article relating to 5 US marines, how they treated a few dead Taliban soldiers, and what sort of consequences they are now facing because of their behavior.


My conclusion......................it's so sad that the west is slowly but surely becoming it's own worst enemy through weakness, and a blind obsession to be 'politically correct'.

[KateB]

Takiap

So you think prosecuting members of the military for abuse is wrong?

[tuna22]

My conclusion......................it's so sad that the west is slowly but surely becoming it's own worst enemy through weakness, and a blind obsession to be 'politically correct'.

I agree that political correctness, other than honest conversation, is making a weaker position against this threat. The enemy should be called what it is and then killed - Muslim Extremism.

However, the images of the US Marines peeing on on an enemy corpse is unacceptable. They should be shot! Just lock them up and throw away the key. Because their actions and attitudes don't represent my views and are way outside the mainstream - not what is expected from a military combatant. I say this as a former Marine and Vietnam Vet. I am embarrassed by this and apologize for these actions.

[dtaai-maai]

Well, if he really was/is involved in any terrorist operations, I just hope they book him into a good 5 star hotel or one of those high end serviced apartments in Bangkok. They better make sure is receives only the finest meals money can buy, and that all his other needs are met.

Not really necessary, but it would probably be a good idea if they were smart enough not to video themselves pissing on his dead body or sexually abusing him, eh?

[Takiap]

Takiap

So you think prosecuting members of the military for abuse is wrong?

My Dear Kate, it all depends on the circumstances at hand. Personally, I have no qualms whatsoever admitting to the fact that I don't believe dead Taliban soldiers can be abused. I don't see them treat dead American soldiers with any respect, unless of course I'm missing something.


I know..........two wrongs don't make a right, and all that, but then again, that's a Christian way of thinking. I'm sure if you were on the front line, and you witnessed your comrades having their heads cut off, you more than likely wouldn't have too much respects for those who did the cutting.


It's so easy for people to sit in the safety of their homes, or in the plush offices, and then look for fault with the very people who are risking their lives for them.

So, to sum up the way I feel...............When Taliban soldiers and others like them begin to display even a minute indication of being human, then maybe, I will start having a different opinion.



Nothing personal BTW, but you did ask for my opinion.

[richard]

Takiap

[Takiap]

Well, if he really was/is involved in any terrorist operations, I just hope they book him into a good 5 star hotel or one of those high end serviced apartments in Bangkok. They better make sure is receives only the finest meals money can buy, and that all his other needs are met.

Not really necessary, but it would probably be a good idea if they were smart enough not to video themselves pissing on his dead body or sexually abusing him, eh?

DM....yes, if anything, they deserve a kick up the ass for filming it.


To our ex US marine................you and I simply have a different outlook, and in case you're wondering, I have been on the battlefield as well, although I can safely say I never urinated on any dead bodies.

Now, I'm not getting a dig in here, but you boys that paid a visit to Vietnam back in the day, didn't have a squeaky clean reputation either. Obliterating innocent women and children is,in my mind, a lot worse that urinating on the bodies of dead head hunters.

[tuna22]

Now, I'm not getting a dig in here, but you boys that paid a visit to Vietnam back in the day, didn't have a squeaky clean reputation either. Obliterating innocent women and children is,in my mind, a lot worse that urinating on the bodies of dead head hunters.

Good analogy

[Takiap]

[STEVE G]

The other day in an interview the war journalist and documentary maker Sebastion Junger, who spent a lot of time with young servicemen in Afghanistan, made a rather valid point that the US sends out a rather mixed message to it's soldiers when it says it's legal to waterboad live prisoners but illegal to urinate on dead ones.
Of course these things have always gone on in war, you can find plenty of accounts of WWII marines abusing Japanese corpses but in this connected world, filming it and putting it out on the internet is a pretty stupid thing to do.

[KateB]

Takiap, My Dear,

I did indeed ask the question and thank you for replying.

I guess my stance is that whether I agree with this war or not, I am responsible as I have a democratically elected government who have chosen to take part.
Anyone who chooses to fight (and I mean choose, it's not conscription) has a duty to endeavour to act beyond reproach - I'm sure a virtually impossible task in some circumstances but one the majority of service men and women seem to honour.

Cheers to you too!

[Takiap]

Hi Kate


Yes, you are absolutely correct, and although my post suggested otherwise, I don't think soldiers should be allowed to do as they please. At the same time, I don't think anyone should be making such a big scene about this somewhat isolated occurring, especially since we know what sort of people those dead Taliban soldiers were. Yes, the military should certainly discourage such behavior, but I fail to see why fallen Taliban soldiers have to right to be shown any form of respect.



Just the other day, I saw video footage of a crime scene in Southern Thailand which was filmed after the crime was carried out. Those responsible for the slaughter had gone into a family's home, decapitated their 9 year old son, and then hung the rest of the family. If the animals who did that were caught or killed, why should they be shown any respect at all, whether alive or dead. If it were up to me, they wouldn't get to meet all those virgins they've been promised, but instead, they get to meet a few lions or tigers in a cage at Bangkok Zoo.


Anyway, just my thoughts.

[PeteC]

Given this latest development, Thailand may have to worry about Israel, not the Muslims. Pete

http://news.yahoo.com/palestinians-thai ... 50684.html