Juan Cole’s Informed Comment is a blog that I assume people at Al Jazeera and other places with influence in Iraq read. I think he’s right about the possibility of moving the Iraqi populace with respect to whatever actions eventually occur with this hostage-taking.
Maybe a blog will play a key role in the outcomes of a flash-point event in an historic “war”.
Italian Hostages
Anne Aldridge writes from Italy:
Here for your readers is the site of the Italian pacifist organization whose two volunteers, Simona and Simona, were kidnaped yesterday. It has some English pages.
This is an opportunity for Al Jazira, Al arabiya or any other media to show their power to move Iraqi public opinion. These are two attractive young women that apparently have made a lot of friends in Baghdad; according to Radio Popolare this morning, they adored Baghdad: its ancient culture (Italians truly relate to people who appreciate ancient history) and sincere hospitality.
http://www.unponteper.it/index.php
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