Jimdamick
Well-Known Member
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
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