the simple fact that David was picked up embassy staff means that there is some one watching his back. I know that jpls, his family and company would be dancing in the street if something happened to David, yet they also know that police would rain on their parade as they would be obvious people who got it done. Also in the dateline piece, David had security guards with him then.
I like others are never comfortable with him there, always a little bit more on edge, more anxious, yet we believe that he will be well and looked after. I say a prayer everyday for this case, yet on the occassion when he is there, a special prayer for his safety is always added.