Richardson urges release of American journalists

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Rep. Laura Richardson, D-Long Beach, has signed onto a letter urging President Obama to continue his efforts to "win the release and safe return of two jailed American journalists, Laura Ling and Euna Lee." The reporters are in custody in North Korea.

"When the exploitation of justice occurs at the behest of political considerations, what results is a denial of inherent rights fundamental to all persons, transcending nation states and delving to very core of our shared humanity," the letter states.

 

4 Comments

RW Crum said:

Well, if the North Koreans know anything about Laura Richardson, all this will do is make sure those two journalists NEVER get out.

RW Crum said:

Well, if the North Koreans know anything about Laura Richardson, all this will do is make sure those two journalists NEVER get out.

Jim P. said:

There seems to be little argument they knowingly snuck into North Korea. Not the brightest stunt in the world. Heck, *we* arrest people every day for doing the exact same thing.

When you muck about inside the world's craziest country, you better be prepared to receive their hospitality at length.

I have no love for North Korea but they did something stupid, they now get to work through that madhouse's legal system.

ladyofargonne said:

maybe they would consider a swap.

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