Is it possible that the kidnapping of so-called peace activists in Iraq was staged? Rush Limbaugh, in his radio broadcast today puts it out as a possibility. He notes that the group claiming credit for the kidnapping, Swords of Righteousness Brigade, is unknown.

Curious too is the fact that the peace activists are associated with a group that has been conducting an “adopt-a-detainee” campaign. This campaign recruits people to write letters on behalf of captured terrorists. Hardly a neutral peace loving group this bunch.

Given the leftist bent of this group, it wouldn’t be surprising if deceit is part of their agenda to get noticed. Perhaps the media and the left has made me a jaded skeptic. But it does make for an interesting possibility. Certainly cause for cautious observation.

Rush points out if this is a stunt, the hostages will be released in a few days with a barrage of propaganda. Time will tell I suppose.

In the meantime we can pray that God will open their hearts and minds to a people desiring to be free after years of oppression under Saddam Hussein. And if the kidnapping is real, then let us pray that these naive peaceniks will see the true nature of the beast as well as escape safely.

UPDATE 9/30/2005 by Eric:

Kathryn Lopez over at the NRO points to the CPT’s comment on the situation:

CPT does not advocate the use of violent force to save lives of its workers should they be kidnapped, held hostage, or caught in the middle of a conflict situation.

Glenn Reynolds responds with his own policy:

InstaPundit strongly supports the use of violent force to save lives of its workers (er, that’s me), readers, advertisers, or unrelated onlookers should they be kidnapped, held hostage, or caught in the middle of a conflict situation.

And giving even more credence to Rush’s theory, CPT is blaming Bush. (Via Two Babes and a Brain and SoCal Pundit).

“We are angry because what has happened to our teammates is the result of the actions of the U.S. and U.K. government due to the illegal attack on Iraq and the continuing occupation and oppression of its people.”