This Is A "Good Thing"

I think that private contractors who knowingly enter a war zone for jobs with exorbitant salary more or less know the risks and should have carefully calculated them. I've been hit by the economy too and was out of work for over a year and am currently underemployed and underpaid. The prospect of getting a salary comparable to the winner of "The Apprentice" would be tempting. But, family to feed or not, the risk of death is something these folks need to factor in. I'm sorry for the beheaded contractors and their families but, again, the danger and lack of security were a price they were willing to pay in exchange for a king's salary.

The two Italian women, on the other hand, were there as aid workers. That takes a special kind of sacrifice and I find it honorable that they would take the risks in order to help the Iraqi people. I am glad they have been released unharmed.

Italian hostages released in Iraq:

"Two Italian female aid workers kidnapped in Iraq two weeks ago have been released and handed over to Italian officials in Baghdad, the Italian prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, said today.
Mr Berlusconi confirmed the release of Simona Pari and Simona Torretta, both aged 29, and said they were both well. "