Assuming however that they are, there is another issue that should be considered. Note that shortly after the task force delegation went to Cuba (Guantanimo), we announced we were going to release a number of the detainees. This may be the real demand, not money.
Excuse me, we did?
When the hell did that happen!?
Notice that the mainstream media ain't saying Jack Squat about that.
We CAN'T negotiate with terrorists. We will get burned if we do!