The Philippines pull out of Iraq

"Let us leave the government to do what is necessary to save the life of an innocent Filipino and to uphold our nation's interest. It is not for us to judge and raise our voices now that Angelo's life hangs in the balance," said Ignacio Bunye, a Philippine presidential spokesman.
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I have mixed emotions about this. Part of it depends on what the fallout is.

I actually find it *moving* that one of these countries cares enough about "one man", one of their own, that they are willing to pull out of that disaster.

My concern is two-fold.
1, the possible repercussions of the Philippines pulling out, and Big Brother U.S.A. getting pissed at them.
2, the fact that this hostage thing actually *worked* for these terrorists this one time might serve to validate their means.

(ok, three-fold)

3, the idea that these insane terrorists will try to dig deeper into the Philippines.

i'm sick of all this macho american bully man bullshit. will it ever end?