[TomGuy]

Smacks of a new method of "fundraising" for ME terrorist "charities."

Sounds as if LEO's might be willing to pay off the terrorist/murderer.

[Kerberos]

"Sounds as if LEO's might be willing to pay off the terrorist/murderer."

Maybe that is why Maryland is heading this investigation. The U.S. has a policy of not negotiating with terrorist. However, Maryland has no such policy in place.

[L`enn]

No, they will come up with all sorts of "impediments" to this transfer to try to move the ball down the field.

[weegee]

And what happens if another person is shot after the transfer is made?

What does the shooter do after he runs out of money and wants more?

Paying terrorists is never a good thing. Whether he is acting alone or on behalf of an organized body, his attacks are meant to strike terror into the minds of those around Washington DC.