“It’s not kidnapping: they asked us for political asylum, and we’re granting it.” Brill’s smirk broadened. “They’re not doing so as American citizens, but as citizens of the German Democratic Republic. If you don’t like it, you can take it up with Erich Honneker’s ghost.” Eric couldn’t hold it any more: “this is bullshit! The GDR doesn’t exist!” Sonia Gomez’ reaction was less temperate: she swore viciously. “I told you they were spies and fucking traitors. We should have shot them!”
