TBH i see this as old news. It happened about 2yrs ago and it has only reared its head recently with the release of a couple of bodies.
My opinion at the time was that they took the extra 'danger' money and should live with the consequences. I find it rather distastefull when the people family come on saying that the government should be negotiating with these animals. Lets face it, you dont go out there to work for national pride, you go for the big money and as such i dont think they really give their families a second thought. Myself and my wife couldnt start to contemplate such a working arrangement as i do not value money and lifestyle over time spent with my family. Simple as that.
With regards to the negotiating table. Thats a 100% no no. Same with the pirates attacking ships, kill them all and dont even talk to them. They kill our guys because we didnt release one of the prisoners. Well you can rest assured that i would happily run them through a mincing machine. You cannot be seen to even contemplate negotiating with these people. All it achieves is to give them a hint of a reason for doing it. It kinda justifies their actions in my eyes if we start to talk to them as a result.
So, even though its old news and not very pleasant, does anyone actually agree with talking to these animals? Does anyone think these captives actually deserves any special help. They knew the risks and took the money

