Michael Dwyer

I'm trying to figure out how Michael Dwyer got involved in an alleged plot to assassinate the Bolivian President Evo Morales? I doubt his family will ever find out the truth.Was he set up or was he an aware and willing participant? It would send shivers down my spine if I was approached to participate in a killing of a president.It would just seem impossible to get away with. I'm not scared of guns or of death but of getting caught. With today's technology and intelligence systems someone somewhere will know something.
I wonder how Michael met Eduardo Rozsa Flores? On a train, in a nightclub or through work?
What motivation would Michael have to be so closely connected with Flores?
Michael's photos show that he did immerse himself into the Bolivian way of life and love and Flores clear desire was to defend the land of his birth. But how does this equal to a proposed plan and acceptance towards assassination? Did Flores an established correspondent use his words to inspire Michael towards recognising the insecurity of a people under threat from a socialist government?
If you were presented with the opportunity to be involved in something direct, immediate and to help humanity even at the cost of your own life how many people out there would take the risk?
Waiting in Cairo International airport in 2002 on my way back from Israel I met a young man called Ken O' Keefe who was organising a Human Shield Action to Iraq.
At the time I was Michael's age, 24 and living in London. It was from here in two weeks time that three buses were leaving to travel across Europe to pick up close to 500 volunteers to help protect the Iraqi people against attack from the Americans. I found Ken interesting, passionate and focused towards his dream of saving humanity.I agreed with his theories, felt compassion for his cause and understood the need to help others less fortunate than ourselves. I felt a mixture of adventure, danger and importance. I had travelled throughout the Middle East and am fascinated with its history, culture and music.
I kept the card and over the next few weeks thought about it. But never did anything. I was selfish and felt that I wanted to look after myself before others, but i was intrigued by the project as it would have been a unique experience, but maybe just a little too out there even for someone like me. I also thought would these people really want me getting involved in their lives?
Michael did get involved. I don't think to achieve a personal goal or be part of something big.I'm guessing he was too young to understand the seriousness of the situation. He wanted to help a cause because he was selfless and believed in helping others and admired Flores dedication and stories. How he ended up in his bad company is baffling but all it takes is just one conversation.