Yes, particularly since the "Simonas" for whom $1 million was paid to the terrorists turned out to be two members of the umbrella organization for Code Pink, thanked the Muslims for their release, and did not even thank the Italian government (and one of them is converting to Islam). Bigley's situation is a little suspect, too...
During negotiations over the Italians, a Lebanese businessman with close ties to the Italian government took a leading role.
An Iraqi said: "We have already secured a statement from Zarqawi that Mr Bigley was well. Now we want to meet Mr Bigley to assure both sides that progress can be made, but it's a volatile situation."
The Lebanese negotiator, who wishes to remain anonymous, is believed to have discussed with British intelligence officers how to resolve the crisis. A ransom of $1 million (£555,925) was paid for the two Simonas, but talks about Liverpool-born Mr Bigley centre on consideration for his apologies for being in Iraq, his mother's ill health and criticism by his brother, Paul, and other family members of Tony Blair.