'$45m paid to Iraq kidnappers'

AFP ^ | May 22 2006

[Navy Patriot]

I'm not surprised. It's too bad these nations are such slow learners. President Jefferson learned quickly from his dealings with the Barbary Pirates, sooner or later you gotta pay 'em,.......in lead.

[Atlantic Bridge]

I am sure that some money was paid, but those sums seem to be not realistic. Beside of this Al-Jazzera is as accurate as the Prawda. No real sources were named in this article.

[Allegra]

Anyone working there should carry a few cyanide caps .

I don't.

And I'm not gonna.

Firearms. That's what people working here should carry.

[Allegra]

France, Germany and Italy paid about $45 million to obtain the release of hostages kidnapped in Iraq, despite denying it in public, a British newspaper reports.

Which only encourages this sort of thing.

Kidnapping, I'm afraid, is a way of life here. It's not unusual for Iraqis that are known to be associated with the coalition in some way to be kidnapped. The kidnapped peoples' families negotiate with the kidnappers for a sum, pay it and the person is released unharmed.

[LeoWindhorse]

God bless you friend and stay safe!
Come home safe & sound and in one piece.
may your efforts be fruitful and may peace
come to that troubled land , through Victory!
Soon.....