In Colombia, millions of people marched recently to get a rebel group to release hostages they had taken. I did not know that the group, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, even existed. This is a great tragedy. Anytime hostages are taken in any situation, I feel for the people. Apparently, the rallies worked and FARC, as they are called, will release some of the hostages. Hopefully this whole situation will be resolved soon.


http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/02/04/colombia.demos.ap/index.html