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My cousin who was several years older than me was one of the 52 hostages held by Iran in 1979 to 1981 for 444 days. His captivity took a toll on him and his immediate family (divorce, heart attack) although he takes pride in not focusing nor dwelling on it. He rarely talks in depth about his experience. One comment he made recently is that 30+ years ago Iran was THE wild card in the Middle East and he doesn't believe that has changed. What makes them even scarier now is their nuclear capability (or potential depending on who you talk to).
I believe the US is trying to bring this unfortunate man home. I also believe we are dealing with a mindset that Joe and Jane Blow will never truly understand.
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