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June 17, 2009 In search of a storyPosted: 05:55 PM ET
NEW YORK – The families of two American journalists convicted of “hostilities against the Korean nation” and sentenced to hard labor in a North Korean prison camp are speaking out. The families of Euna Lee and Laura Ling say that yesterday’s news from North Korea said that the women had admitted crossing into the country illegally was the first (and only) word they have had about them since last week’s sentencing.
A South Korean activist holding pictures of U.S. journalists Euna Lee and Laura Ling Of course, Americans visiting other countries must follow their laws. If we don't, we will be subject to their system of justice, no matter how undemocratic it may be. In this case, however, Lee and Ling weren't in North Korea; they were in China. Even if they did cross the border, they have apologized, publicly, privately and repeatedly. None of that matters, however, because this is much bigger than two women in search of a story. Lee and Ling are caught in the midst of a diplomatic standoff between North Korea and the United States, as North Korea's nuclear weapons program gains steam. It is clear the North Koreans want to use Lee and Ling to send a message; but it’s the wrong message. Holding these women will only make matters worse for North Korea, in the eyes of the United States - and the United Nations. If compassion doesn't instruct the North Korean government to release Lee and Ling, hopefully smart diplomatic strategy will. -Jami Floyd, In Session anchor Filed under: Uncategorized |
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