So what do the alleged Russian spy, Anya Kushchenko (aka Anna Chapman), and Independence Day in the USA have in common? Plenty.

Here’s one: Anya (Anna) was publicly arrested, and the news of her plight has by now traveled around the globe. Not only that, but she has and will receive a speedy and fair hearing in court. Try getting arrested for being an American spy in Russia and see how it goes for you. Chances are that, not only will your case never be heard, but you will never be heard… from again.

Here’s another: I doubt that a soul on Earth is concerned that Anya is being tortured, raped, mutilated, beaten to smithereens or in any way mistreated during her stay in a Brooklyn jail cell. No, chances are that she is being fed regular, nutritious meals and treated courteously in every way. The preferred method of treating spies caught in Iran is a public execution, rather than a public trial.

One more: During her stay in the United States, Anya was allowed to travel freely, to conduct business and to speak with anyone she wished. In short, she was given dignity and respect. I’ll wager that [Read more…] about Independence Day, Anna Chapman and Russian Spies