Do they get it now?

One must wonder whether this horror will change some minds in Moscow about supporting us in the War on Terrorism. They certainly don't seem to be taking the Spanish approach. Of course, if the Spanish atrocities had involved hostages, it might has been different.

On further reflection, and though I doubt that anybody like the man in this photo knows I exist, but I can only imagine the pain of having a child injured like this. All your hopes and love and fears are bundled up in your children. There is nothing that can justify the people who did this. No matter how much freedom you've been denied or how many atrocities have been done to you, taking children hostage is beyond the pale. It will not help your cause to dehumanize yourself like these people did. They deserve worse than death. Our hearts and prayers should go out to these children and their families. Love for our children is one thing we have in common with everybody in the world. We can all feel the sick sorrow these people must feel and nobody deserves to go throw this. May God bless and comfort them.