On a more related note, I am struggling with this guy or guys asking for money. If it was about the money-why has he waited so long to ask for it? He could have asked for money after shooting #2 or #3 and not had the notoriety he now has. At this point, even if he secured a nice little ransom where could he think he is going to escape to to enjoy it? The guy seems pretty intelligent-he can't think he's going to ride off into the sunset with a bunch of money to live on the beach somewhere.
Another thought, on the terrorists-they do seem to come here with varying amounts of financial support. Some it seems are able to jet around the world, going from country to country with ample amounts of cash. Others it seems, hold jobs and have less financial resources. In fact, I have joked on this board that it would be my luck to join Al Queda and still be stuck as a working stiff.
Just a couple of random thoughts, now I have got to go and plant my winter lawn or my husband is gonna have my....