[jacquesm]

> Bear in mind that this is someone who is considered by a significant part of the population and the government to be a traitor who aided various enemies.

Also known as a journalist. This view is not unique to one country either, there are lots of countries where journalists are given that treatment - or worse.

[pstuart]

The reports out of Mexico are a dire warning of how bad it can get for journalists.

[smhost]

Hey now, the U.S. isn't Mexico. We don't kill domestic political targets.

Some just conveniently die on their own. Rather patriotic of them, if you ask me.