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davidn3600

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5. He probably claims he forgot it

Reply to B Calm (Reply #4)

Tue Jun 10, 2014, 06:43 AM

Jun 2014

North Korea probably claims he left it intentionally hoping to spread the religion.

One thing that seems to be consistent when DPRK detains an American is it is usually because of something to do with religion or criticism of the regime. If anyone is crazy enough to go there, don't bring anything religious and don't say anything against the government. This is a very paranoid, authoritarian regime.

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North Korea detaining American for leaving a Bible in hotel room [View all] davidn3600 Jun 2014 OP

If it's against the law to proselytize in N. Korea and I'm an atheist... lob1 Jun 2014 #1

I read your comment betsuni Jun 2014 #2

Why would anyone in their right mind want to go to N. Korea? hobbit709 Jun 2014 #3

I hear its a great place to party. Rhinodawg Jun 2014 #7

Because Pyongyang is a pretty and modern city. Chan790 Jun 2014 #10

Most modern cities are places I avoid. hobbit709 Jun 2014 #11

Well, yes...there is that. Chan790 Jun 2014 #15

? North Korea does need more hostages? why visit there? Leme Jun 2014 #22

"Pyongyang is a pretty", you are trying to be funny here right snooper2 Jun 2014 #19

It has a certain charm. Chan790 Jun 2014 #21

Why did he leave the bible? B Calm Jun 2014 #4

He probably claims he forgot it davidn3600 Jun 2014 #5

+1,000 malaise Jun 2014 #6

Sometimes it is wise to leave some things at home liberal N proud Jun 2014 #8

Sometimes it's wise to leave yourself at home. tritsofme Jun 2014 #18

Yes, very good advise davidpdx Jun 2014 #23

Wait is he with the Gideons? Historic NY Jun 2014 #9

That was my job one summer, thwarting Gideons. Chan790 Jun 2014 #13

Look, he took the Bible there on purpose, and he left it there for the same purpose. And he thought WinkyDink Jun 2014 #12

IMO, zero reason for anyone to go to North Korea Leme Jun 2014 #14

I find the bibles in hotel rooms utterly obnoxious. I wish it would stop in the US. morningfog Jun 2014 #16

Finding Bible in hotel room is fun as long as you have a highlighter FSogol Jun 2014 #17

snarf trumad Jun 2014 #20

Hell, you can't even sunbathe nude on most U.S.A. beaches. hunter Jun 2014 #24