Subj : China Plane - a Point of View To : All From : Robert Richards Date : Sun Apr 08 2001 12:54 pm Just a Hunch, but I think our own media is helping keep the Flight Crew stuck over in China. Why? Simple answer is, by always calling the Plane a "Spy" Plane, they make Chinas position Stronger, and the flight Crews fate more up in the air.. (so to speak) To date, the Crew is being treated Well, and that is to Chinas Credit! But if its desided that it IS a "Spy" Plane, is the Crew Still Covered and Protected by International Laws and Conventions? Maybe its Time we contact the Major News Operations, and have them call the Flight almost Anything other then a "Spy" Plane. Couldn't Hurt. --- CNet/3 * Origin: Alpha's Attic - Tacoma WA - (253)272-8083 (1:138/258) .