Another Taliban Murder!

Another South Korean hostage has been murdered by the Taliban! Shim Sung-min was one of the church group providing aid to the people of Afghanistan. Just a few days ago, the terrorists murdered Pastor Bae Hyung Kyu.

The families of the innocents have endured the 13-day stand-off between the Taliban and the Afghanistan government and are now appealing “for support from the people of the United States and around the world for resolving this crisis as early as possible.” They’re asking the U.S., especially, to “disregard political interests and give more active support to save the 21 innocent lives”

I feel for the hostages and their families, but I don’t consider it our responsibility, or the responsibility of the Afghan government to resolve this conflict by meeting any of the terrorist’s demands.

After all, earlier this year (March) the Taliban kidnapped an Italian newspaper reporter and demanded the release of prisoners in exchange. The Afghan government agreed to their demand and released five Taliban prisoners. The U.S. and some in Europe criticized the Afghan government’s decision arguing it would embolden the Taliban and provide an incentive to stage more kidnappings.

(Evidently, it did)

Folks know the risks of working or traveling in the Middle East, and should not expect the government, any government, to give in to terrorists’ demands after perpetuating such heinous acts. Neither the Afghan government, nor the U.S., is responsible for the murders of Bae Hyung Kyu and Shim Sung-min! Their blood is on the hands and souls of the Taliban terrorists!

We must not forget that. Ever!

More: Michelle Malkin

Jul 31, 2007-3:30pm: Karzai’s spokesman said “…freeing militant prisoners was not an option.”

Jul 31, 2007-4:00pm: Taliban says they “might stop killing hostages…”

Aug 1, 2007-5:33am: Another Taliban deadline passes quietly; Afghan army warns locals of impending military action