I really abhor the whole attitude...

The Dubai beach-sex couple weren't just stupid, they were irresponsible

"There is no better recruiter for al-Qaeda than Westerners thumbing their noses at the laws of Islamic countries"

...of those Westerners who go to foreign countries, behave disgustingly (or break the law), and then expect their home government to bail them out of trouble. The first thing someone should learn is the laws of the country they plan to visit. If they don't like them, stay home. Really. Just because you can get away with bad behaviour at home doesn't mean you can do it somewhere else. The world does not owe you a living! (I do feel sympathy for those unfairly arrested simply because they're Westerners and it's an easy out for the authorities...)