I wonder how it is that

these things aren't happening in America:

American shot to death in Saudi Arabia
Donna Abu-Nasr, Associated Press
June 8, 2004

The victim worked for Vinnell Corp., a U.S. defense contractor based in Fairfax, Va., the official said. Seven Vinnell employees were among the 35 people, including nine suicide bombers, who died last year in an attack on a Riyadh foreigners' housing compound.

I find it hard to believe that our security is that effective. If it is, why can't these oppressive regimes effect it. They certainly affect it.

Maybe it's that reputation we have as a bunch of gun-totin' cowboys.