Terrorist Hostage Negotiations: A Ban on Ransom Payments?

why in the world is the Government putting a Ban on ransom payments? I do not understand why a british women was trying to be rescued by more than one country and why would they throw a grenade in the same room that the hostage they are rescuing is in? i am baffeled by this story. I have been told a few things from ATS admin so i am not posting any outside info in this post so you will have to read the article by clicking on the link below please enjoy
i also do not take any credit for this article or any info that pertains to this article. This article is strictly the work of VIVIENNE WALT.
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reply to post by johnnie_walker


because man if you pay they will keep the hostage and milk more money from you........

and just because you pay does not guarantee you proof of life or release..........

the policy is sound but it doesnt mean you have to like it.

reply to post by neo96


you are correct but if a ransom payment could have this womans life then a ransom payment should have been paid. Instead you have the world wondering if a grenade from the U.S. this womens family should recieve some type of aid. seriously.