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Let's take it one step further and demand that the Russians let the Chechens secede RIGHT NOW.
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It's even simpler: if you denounced the Russians with the intended result that they stop their actions, the result of that would be no terrorists taking children hostage.
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I hate to point this out, as it surely wasn't your intention, but these two bits in particular, (and a few of your other posts) make is seem like you are defending their tactics. If you resort to taking hostages, CHILDREN and INFANT hostages, nonetheless, to further your cause, I think most of us will agree it has the opposite effect.
Whether this story is true or not, thats up to each of us to decide. The story on the news is Russian medics, after negotiations, were "allowed" to approach and get the bodies out in the yard area of those that were killed in the beginning. Apparently, when they approached, two explosions went off, part of the gymnasium caved in, a fire broke out (which burned many alive) children ran, terrorists shot fleeing children, then the Russians engaged. As all of this happened, terrorists who switched from camo to plainclothes to resemble civilians "escaped," and other terrorists are now held up in a nearby house. I hate to sound redudant as most probably know more about the current situation than I did yesterday. I just heard little bits and pieces before today and only had a general idea of whats going on, so maybe this helps someone who was as uninformed as I was yesterday.
Edit: Story changed..About 60 hostages left, 60+ dead.
Personally, I think this is true, because as others have said, if you take hostages there, the Russians are going to kill you. This is the sort of message that they need to get everywhere. Taking hostages does not help your cause. It makes you dead men walking.