ISIS: Former Ranger's life in ISIS hands - Does this change our approach on ISIS?

SPC David S. — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 22:12:18 -0400

It seems that ISIS is hell bent. Does this change anything.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/isis-hostage-threatened-in-video-had-set-up-relief-organization/

ISIS hostage threatened with death an Army veteran

American threatened as next victim of militant group was doing relief work in Syria when he went missing last year

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 3 at 2014 10:34 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 22:34:22 -0400

I agree with MAJ Carl Ballinger. Unfortunately, ISIS/ISIL is probably going to continue the beheadings. They are evil. Being an American and in their custody is essentially a death sentence.

My father used to differentiate between folks who went overseas at the behest of the government and those who went there to make money. This fellow falls outside both of those groups. He was on a humanitarian mission. Being a former Ranger, he likely knew the risks.