It is a good policy not to pay ransom. The ransom monies are used to finance more terrorist activity. And it appears with Bergdahl that Obama wanted to strike a blow against gitmo captivity, plus give another middle finger to our U.S. troops than concern for anyone’s welfare.
Pay the money and track where it goes. Obliterate every within 20 miles...I’m not a terrorism expert but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night...
President Thomas Jefferson understood that when he remarked, with respect to the Barbary pirates, "Millions for defense but not one cent for tribute."