[eno_]

Excellent cites. As you point out, by now AQ has established some patterns of behavior, and revenge attacks or extorting the release of prisoners is one such pattern. If it were simple cash extortion, we would not have a national security level of response to this.

[theophilusscribe]

If it were simple cash extortion, we would not have a national security level of response to this.

Interesting take. Thanks! :o)