Kidnapping is the New Vogue

Well, looks like the West has decided to learn this lesson all over again. We all know about our recent strategic loss to Amadinejad and the Mulluhs. And the recent payoff by Italy to release a journalist hostage in Pakistan. And now as little green footballs has picked up from Ynet, not only are the Palistinean's trying to negotiate a thousand to one trade for Shalit but they are broadcasting video of their kidnapping techniques: http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3386384,00.html .

Palys wouldn't want to take a back seat to Iran or the Taliban when it comes to extortion. Congratulation's to our EU leadership for encouraging what looks to be an epidemic of kidnapping.

update: Jules Crittenden has the same take on this, tho much better over at : http://www.pajamasmedia.com/2007/04/so_weve_established_that_were.php