Scott: Hey, you there? me: yep Scott: Do you know the hikers in Iran thing? me: not sure me: this a recent thing? Scott: About a yea old. Scott: year* Scott: 3 Americans were hiking and were arrested. me: they got brought in on espionage? Scott: Detained but not charged. me: okay Scott: yea, that's it Scott: well one of the hikers happens to be a friend of my best friend's i.e. stayed in my place in Bayside once Scott: maybe he's the most convert spy I've ever met but I truly believe it's not espionage. me: right Scott: In any case, as a result of my association I'm getting involved with an event on Friday July 30th, which is apolitical but with the agenda to get them home. me: oh, they're still in me: I can certainly help Scott: I have not mentioned this to anyone so it's 100% up to you, but I didn't know if you wanted to get involved with the possibility for mutual promotion. me: would get Eisler to help too but he's former CIA so probably wouldn't be helpful me: no, I'll certainly help Scott: yea, it's been about a year. me: I hate the Iranian regime, obviously Scott: yes, and they're clearly using these kids as a tool. me: yeah, and I'm not fond of that tendency by governments either me: let me think about best way to approach this Scott: ok let me know, for now i'm going to keep my mouth shut me: got to think about who would be best involved and who wouldn't Scott: I was just brought along to help provide any support I can to the event Scott: also, if you want me to liason or put you in touch directly, either is fine wiht me me: yeah, let me think on this before we move at all me: need to do it right Scott: That's fine with me and I very, very much appreciate the thoughts. me: no problem at all, will get back to you this evening Scott: ok me: will definitely talk to Barry Eisler quietly about this me: just might be best if he doesn't act directly Scott: completely understood. let me know if you want the link to their website. me: definitely Scott: http://freethehikers.org/