US refuses to condemn shooting of fisherman

[Krueger]

Death on the High Seas: US refuses to condemn shooting of fisherman

NO RUSH TO JUDGEMENT:The US State Department said only that it was aware of the incident and that it welcomed the Philippines’ pledge to investigate it

By William Lowther / Staff reporter in WASHINGTON

The US has refused to condemn the shooting death of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippine Coast Guard.

Asked directly during the US Department of State’s daily press briefing if the US condemned “this brutal attack,” acting deputy spokesman Patrick Ventrell would not.

“The United States is aware of the incident between a Philippine law enforcement vessel and one or more Taiwan fishing boats that resulted in the death of one Taiwan fisherman,” he said.

“We welcome the Philippine government’s pledge to conduct a full and transparent investigation into the incident and to work with the Taiwan authorities to establish what transpired.”

He said that Washington urged all parties to ensure maritime safety and to refrain from actions that could escalate tensions in the region and undermine the prospects for a diplomatic or other peaceful resolution of differences.

A journalist then pressed Ventrell, asking: “So, you’re not condemning the Filipino government for this attack?”

Ventrell replied: “Well, we said that they’re going to conduct an investigation, and what we want is a full and transparent investigation into the specifics of the incident.”

The acting deputy spokesman was asked if the Philippines should apologize.

“Well, again, let’s see what the investigation says before we make a further judgement,” Ventrell said.

Asked if the incident had occurred in Philippine waters or in disputed waters, Ventrell said that he was “not aware” where the incident actually occurred.

“I don’t know if we have a definitive understanding — this is, again, one of the things we hope that the investigation can clarify,” he said.

Ventrell said that he was “not aware” that either Taiwan or the Philippines had been in contact with the US about the shooting.

“We maintain contact with both parties,” he said.

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[armchairPrivate]

Taiwan doesn't need the US to be a referee on this matter. The US doesn't have to stick its nose on every matter.

 

[faithfulguy]

Taiwan doesn't need the US to be a referee on this matter. The US doesn't have to stick its nose on every matter.

This is an issue between Taiwan and Philippines. US must not interfere as we cannot get involve into everyone's business. America should worry American issues. Finally, bring home the foreign troops and implement Ron Paul's policies.

 

[Krueger]

Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines are very important to US defense against China.

 

[armchairPrivate]

^^^^

Blood is thicker than water. Dream on.

 

[Krueger]

^ between Taiwan and Philippines, of course the US will do the balancing act.

 

[armchairPrivate]

^^

Who needs Amerika these day?

Canada may be. Not in that part of the world.

 

[Leonhart]

Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines are very important to US defense against China.

In my opinion, China is the only party that wants this conflict to blow out of proportion. They have everything to gain and nothing to lose if Taiwan and Philippines cannot resolve this issue peacefully. United States on the other hand, have everything to lose and nothing to gain. They need both Taiwan and Philippines to contain China. Hence their "Pivot to Asia" strategy. Japan needs Taiwan as an ally in the region as well. There will probably be some backroom talks going on to resolve this issue peacefully.

 

[jhungary]

What to condemn? When there are no real creditable information and incident report surfaced from either side.

This is what I had talked about. We got time to wait, if it turn out to be Philippine Fault, then of course we will condemn to the extent, but too early to tell at this moment.

Note: beside Philippine and Taiwan, only China publicly condemn the said incident.

 

[Leonhart]

What to condemn? When there are no real creditable information and incident report surfaced from either side.

This is what I had talked about. We got time to wait, if it turn out to be Philippine Fault, then of course we will condemn to the extent, but too early to tell at this moment.

Note: beside Philippine and Taiwan, only China publicly condemn the said incident.

China want to look like the "good guy" to Taiwan soooo badly, for obvious reasons. Taiwan didn't take the bait and told them to stay out of it.

 

[romia]

China want to look like the "good guy" to Taiwan soooo badly, for obvious reasons. Taiwan didn't take the bait and told them to stay out of it.

the idiotic philipino thought they are mighty enough to chanllenge everything by the dirty and evil support of Ur bittch US.The time can surely enough to convince everyone on earth,some of the bastard philipino murderers will finally be a nothing but a poor drowning dog.
The decling US who stopping at nothing in doing evil will surely be punished by people who love peace and justice of all around the world.

If u r rational and comprehensive enough with at least a little inteligence,The truth can be concluded.An Unarmed fishership threatens a warship who is far bigger than him with weapon onside .Does the unarmed fishers all go mad to threaten these bittch murderers from philipine then?

Hand over the murderer is the only method to sovle the crisis.

 

[Zero_wing]

the idiotic philipino thought they are mighty enough the chanllenge everything by the dirty and evil support of Ur bittch US.The time can surely enough to convince everyone on earth,they will finally be a nothing but a poor drowning dog.
The decling US who stopping at nothing in doing evil will surely be punished by people who love peace and justice on earth.

typical chinese Imperial racist warmongering idiocy

 

[Yukio]

China use Taiwan as a gasoline to ignite the fire.

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines are very important to US defense against China.

LMAO, when you guys could start to listen to Ron Paul, the only sane American in this world?

Stop endlessly meddling on other people's business, Pinoy shot our fishermen, they won't get away from this sh!t.

If both KMT and DPP cannot protect their fellow Taiwanese, then CPC will eventually take action.

 

[Zero_wing]

Go fire away it will hurt you more than us if it happen its just like everything you people say and did and nothing typical because your leadership knows better than you and you stupid warmonger generals thank god their ares still some level of intelligence on your country other wise china is doom