[T.Smith]

Call it a hunch. When have terrorists kidnapped and asked for money? It just doesn't fit their pattern.

Besides, if they needed $45,000 (approx) then there are an endless number of Islamic charities that would give them that and more.

[monday]

you said; "Call it a hunch. When have terrorists kidnapped and asked for money? It just doesn't fit their pattern."

95% of all the kidnappings in Iraq are for money. They especially target businessmen, professors, and christians. We don't hear about most of them because they are too common and happen at a rate of dozens daily. The only reason this one made the news is because he is a 7 year old boy.

you said; "Besides, if they needed $45,000 (approx) then there are an endless number of Islamic charities that would give them that and more."

lol...this is actually funny. Why isn't everyone in Iraq rich then? I am pretty sure that everyone in the country could use $45,000.