In relation to hostage Mr Wood, the position of the Labor opposition siding with the government is deplorable. They only reinforce Johnnee in his position. They should oppose anything this government does.
The Philipino Government got its hostage back through negotiations and things were not worse for the Iraqi people. The Italian paid for their hostage but it was the Americans who shot the car under very suspicious circumstances. Who's your friend?
The question is “do we want to secure his release?