Pete Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 Was he convicted of a crime? Is that the best you can come up with? So are you saying that if you are not convicted of a crime, you should not be in jail? If that is what you are saying, does the same apply to Khalid Sheik Mohammed? common man...the kinks had one questionable song...i don't think he should be in jail just for that.... lol nice levity Pooj
Momma Pecoraro Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 I am an intrepid traveler and love meeting backpackers more hardcore then me. Many of my friends have backpacked the Middle East, Africa, Central America, South America. It is about going off the beaten path. I give them mad respect. Visiting a country is the best way to understand it's culture and it's people. I would much rather see it first hand then read about someone else's experience. Iran would be fascinating to backpack if you could pull it off. And Iraq is the cradle of civilization. That too would be fascinating if you could do it safely. I am glad these backpackers are home safe Intrepid traveler? Is that the new description for a guy who rides his bike while hammered?
Beerball Posted September 23, 2011 Author Posted September 23, 2011 umm where exactly did I say that? I can speak for myself, thank you, so don't put words in my mouth That's the topic of the thread. Sorry you didn't realize that.
Pete Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 That's the topic of the thread. Sorry you didn't realize that. "Hikers released by Iran...what do you think?" "I am glad they are home safe"
DC Tom Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 Is that the best you can come up with? So are you saying that if you are not convicted of a crime, you should not be in jail? Uh...yeah. If that is what you are saying, does the same apply to Khalid Sheik Mohammed? Different situation...for reasons that I'm sure are beyond your comprehension. (You might ask: should he be put on trial instead?) None of which has anything to do with your hero-worship of two criminals as daring backpackers, of course.
Chef Jim Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 And they're criminals who should be in jail. Only you would lionize them. In Pete's world there should be no laws or jails.
Alaska Darin Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 I think 3 hippies just got a lesson in how complicated the world outside Berkley's little "Utopia" really is.
BuffaloBill Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 In Pete's world there should be no laws or jails. Mad Max comes to mind ....
Beerball Posted September 23, 2011 Author Posted September 23, 2011 "Hikers released by Iran...what do you think?" "I am glad they are home safe" oopsie...next time I'll try to fit the entire post in the title. I know that this may sound cold, but...if you decide to go hiking along the Iran border I say that you get what you deserve. If these 3 felt safe enough to make the trip (despite US Government warnings) then they should live with the consequences. We know that $1,500,000 changed hands. Does anyone believe that this is close to the actual money that was used to grease the skids of justice? How many times over that amount was spent in Oman? Behind the scenes in Iran? Elsewhere? How many government hours went into gaining this release? How much money does that amount to? And on. And on. And on...
ieatcrayonz Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 I think 3 hippies just got a lesson in how complicated the world outside Berkley's little "Utopia" really is. Friggin hippies. I wonder what they think of the Iranian "culture" now. My guess is that if we refused the ransom Iran would have paid us to take them back.
Nanker Posted September 24, 2011 Posted September 24, 2011 That $1.5 large wil buy a few more centrifuges or lots of IEDs and RPGs. Nice. But hey, the backpackers are safe. Now they can write books, go on daytime TV show tours promoting same and cash in on the millions they so richly deserve.
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