Post by Urethra Franklin on May 9, 2011 13:27:30 GMT -5
Yesterday, the Taliban released video of a 26-year-old Toronto man, Colin Rutherford, that they had captured as a prisoner in Afghanistan. He isn't a soldier. From the National Post's story:
I hope that Rutherford gets home safe and sound, but what a stupid, selfish and reckless behaviour put on display by this guy. Who goes on vacation in a war zone? Obviously, Rutherford didn't want to be captured, but he did himself no favours in putting himself in a lawless land.
Because of this, his family is undoubtedly going crazy with worry and now he's put his government of the unenviable position of having to tactfully arrange for his release with a group of people who've proven time and time again to be disinterested in diplomacy.
People need to be more accountable for the decisions they make.
In the video, Mr. Rutherford answers a number of questions posed to him by a man sitting or standing out of view.
Mr. Rutherford is asked his name and his nationality. He is asked why he came to Afghanistan in October. Mr. Rutherford says he came as a tourist interested "in history and historic sites, old buildings, shrines.. I am an auditor from Canada and I came as a tourist," he repeats.
I hope that Rutherford gets home safe and sound, but what a stupid, selfish and reckless behaviour put on display by this guy. Who goes on vacation in a war zone? Obviously, Rutherford didn't want to be captured, but he did himself no favours in putting himself in a lawless land.
Because of this, his family is undoubtedly going crazy with worry and now he's put his government of the unenviable position of having to tactfully arrange for his release with a group of people who've proven time and time again to be disinterested in diplomacy.
People need to be more accountable for the decisions they make.
