Should the US pay ransoms?

[Jimdamick]

Earlier this week President Obama took responsibility for a drone strike that killed 2 hostages, an American and a Italian, held by al Qaida in Pakistan. It was announced today that a special yearlong review of US policy and reaction to hostage situations was nearly complete, and it is expected to include changes in how we negotiate with hostage takers.
The families of the 7 most recent American hostages taken, and the families of the other 82 hostages taken since 2001 (didn't think there were that many, did you?) were involved in the review, and one of the things being discussed, was the present policy of the US government, which is that the payment of ransom to a kidnapper is not happening ( Bergdahl doesn't count). That part kind of irks the families of the dead Americans, considering that European countries routinely do pay the ransom, and save their people (pussies)
So, what do you think the US should do when presented with a ransom note? Fork over the cash, or just simply say I really don't give a fuck what you with them, chop off their heads for all I care. Which seems to be the case now

 

[Harrekin]

Earlier this week President Obama took responsibility for a drone strike that killed 2 hostages, an American and a Italian, held by al Qaida in Pakistan. It was announced today that a special yearlong review of US policy and reaction to hostage situations was nearly complete, and it is expected to include changes in how we negotiate with hostage takers.
The families of the 7 most recent American hostages taken, and the families of the other 82 hostages taken since 2001 (didn't think there were that many, did you?) were involved in the review, and one of the things being discussed, was the present policy of the US government, which is that the payment of ransom to a kidnapper is not happening ( Bergdahl doesn't count). That part kind of irks the families of the dead Americans, considering that European countries routinely do pay the ransom, and save their people (pussies)
So, what do you think the US should do when presented with a ransom note? Fork over the cash, or just simply say I really don't give a fuck what you with them, chop off their heads for all I care. Which seems to be the case now

Kill them with drone strikes before they're beheaded, it'd go down as collateral damage instead of a kidnapping then.

 

[Rob Roy]

Funny that in order to get the money to pay a ransom, they would first have to steal it from other people.

 

[whitebb2727]

Earlier this week President Obama took responsibility for a drone strike that killed 2 hostages, an American and a Italian, held by al Qaida in Pakistan. It was announced today that a special yearlong review of US policy and reaction to hostage situations was nearly complete, and it is expected to include changes in how we negotiate with hostage takers.
The families of the 7 most recent American hostages taken, and the families of the other 82 hostages taken since 2001 (didn't think there were that many, did you?) were involved in the review, and one of the things being discussed, was the present policy of the US government, which is that the payment of ransom to a kidnapper is not happening ( Bergdahl doesn't count). That part kind of irks the families of the dead Americans, considering that European countries routinely do pay the ransom, and save their people (pussies)
So, what do you think the US should do when presented with a ransom note? Fork over the cash, or just simply say I really don't give a fuck what you with them, chop off their heads for all I care. Which seems to be the case now

What are the numbers of kidnappings since 2001 of people from countries that pay ransom? Would paying ransom cause kidnappings to go up?

 

[BarnBuster]

if i was laying in a 4 x 4 x 8 box over there, i sure as the hell would want them to buy my way out

 

[Rob Roy]

What are the numbers of kidnappings since 2001 of people from countries that pay ransom? Would paying ransom cause kidnappings to go up?

It has in the past.

The "war on drugs" has been about kidnapping and ransoms when you think about it.

 

[Harrekin]

if i was laying in a 4 x 4 x 8 box over there, i sure as the hell would want them to buy my way out

Youd only dislike it if they didn't RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAPE you...

 

[schuylaar]

Funny that in order to get the money to pay a ransom, they would first have to steal it from other people.

on your way out of the village from bartering rabbit pelts you shot at 5am, you happen to be passing by the public square and notice a consensual gathering of like minded individuals..the gentlemen to your left (with neckbeard), removes his fedora and passes it to the right..are you going to contribute? yes or no.

 

[Rob Roy]

on your way out of the village from bartering rabbit pelts you shot at 5am, you happen to be passing by the public square and notice a consensual gathering of like minded individuals..the gentlemen to your left (with neckbeard), removes his fedora and passes it to the right..are you going to contribute? yes or no.

I deliver eggs and food to hungry people in my volunteer work.

 

[schuylaar]

on your way out of the village from bartering rabbit pelts you shot at 5am, you happen to be passing by the public square and notice a consensual gathering of like minded individuals..the gentlemen to your left (with neckbeard), removes his fedora and passes it to the right..are you going to contribute? yes or no.

I deliver eggs and food to hungry people in my volunteer work.

are you going to contribute? yes or no?

 

[Harrekin]

on your way out of the village from bartering rabbit pelts you shot at 5am, you happen to be passing by the public square and notice a consensual gathering of like minded individuals..the gentlemen to your left (with neckbeard), removes his fedora and passes it to the right..are you going to contribute? yes or no.

What the actual fuck are you talking about?

 

[schuylaar]

What the actual fuck are you talking about?

i'm putting it in terms @Rob Roy can easily understand for the answer of yes or no to the OP.

he has issue with a straight answer.

he doesn't like to give them.

 

[Rob Roy]

are you going to contribute? yes or no?

I contribute to worthy endeavors.

 

[Antidisestablishmentarian]

Why are the people gathered? Simply to pass a fedora around?

 

[Rob Roy]

i'm putting it in terms @Rob Roy can easily understand for the answer of yes or no to the OP.

he has issue with a straight answer.

he doesn't like to give them.

 

[schuylaar]

Why are the people gathered? Simply to pass a fedora around?

are they still ripping pages out of the text books where you live..your question is why it's not a good thing

did you even read the thread?

who the hell knows?..they're emo's milling around..i don't know it's RR's version of utopia..it was a theoretical question in which to trap the sasquatch but he doesn't want to take my bait.

they are passing the fedora around for the ransom.

RR is the first prospective donor as the hat is passed to him.

does he donate of free will or does he just pass the hat?

 

[Harrekin]

are they still ripping pages out of the text books where you live..your question is why it's not a good thing

did you even read the thread?

who the hell knows?..they're emo's milling around..i don't know it's RR's version of utopia..it was a theoretical question in which to trap the sasquatch but he doesn't want to take my bait.

they are passing the fedora around for the ransom.

RR is the first prospective donor as the hat is passed to him.

does he donate of free will or does he just pass the hat?

I've never seen a worse explanation and your original post was convoluted and non-sensical...you need to try using less marijuanas at a time.

 

[OddBall1st]

Earlier this week President Obama took responsibility for a drone strike that killed 2 hostages, an American and a Italian, held by al Qaida in Pakistan. It was announced today that a special yearlong review of US policy and reaction to hostage situations was nearly complete, and it is expected to include changes in how we negotiate with hostage takers.
The families of the 7 most recent American hostages taken, and the families of the other 82 hostages taken since 2001 (didn't think there were that many, did you?) were involved in the review, and one of the things being discussed, was the present policy of the US government, which is that the payment of ransom to a kidnapper is not happening ( Bergdahl doesn't count). That part kind of irks the families of the dead Americans, considering that European countries routinely do pay the ransom, and save their people (pussies)
So, what do you think the US should do when presented with a ransom note? Fork over the cash, or just simply say I really don't give a fuck what you with them, chop off their heads for all I care. Which seems to be the case now

First, you have to be there to get kidnapped. then, you can`t pay ransom`s as a Government of the People. Here`s why.

I got your ocean liner with a barrel bomb in Blue water. 3,500 people and I got swimming if you don`t give me three Nukes. Point,....who sets the limit ?

 

[Harrekin]

First, you have to be there to get kidnapped. then, you can`t pay ransom`s as a Government of the People. Here`s why.

I got your ocean liner with a barrel bomb in Blue water. 3,500 people and I got swimming if you don`t give me three Nukes. Point,....who sets the limit ?

Your mother.

And she especially appreciated all my "input" last night.

 

[OddBall1st]

Your mother.

And she especially appreciated all my "input" last night.

Ya it was a little input, nothing awarding.......Is that your prop-wash I see going the other way ?