Do we support terrorism ((ter·ror·ism (tĕr’ə-rĭz’əm) n. The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the intention of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for ideological or political reasons.)) by paying the ransom?

Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both. — Benjamin Franklin ((Posted on 26-01-2006))