"Leland C. Scott" wrote in message
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or how about working on local power lines at voltage
levels of 13.8 KV?
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That can be done safely. I do it, and no one has kidnapped me yet, or
threatened to cut my head off. I don't understand your point. Yes, it's not
the easiest job in the world, nor is it the hardest, but if you follow the
rules, it is doable. This guy, on the other hand, was kidnapped for no other
reason (as far as I know), than being an American, and the extremeist
wanting to make a point to deter others.