The State Dept shouldn't give a damn to whatever happens to the trespasser. The man in question knew perfectly well what he was getting into and had infact, before his trip, given a public statement to the effect that he was intentionally forfeiting his personal well-being & didn't expect the US government to provide any kind of support. Also, even if had a genuine "Christian" mission in his heart, he indeed committed a crime that he well knew would result in an international diplomatic issue in what is already a troubled relationship. It is really irritating to read some American media reports that choose to focus on the fate of illegal aliens in North Korea - folks, open your eyes wider.. there are many countries around the world that do not tolerate trespassers and mete out harsh punishments. But isn't it always very easy to make a mountain out of molehill when such a thing happens in a nation that is not our "ally"??

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