Posted on Jul 8, 2015
Should terrorist be negotiated with to save the lives of innocents?
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CPT (Join to see) as tragic as it may be for those families that have lost love ones to this policy I believe it is the correct policy not to negotiate. It will empower them to take more hostages going forward. I also believe we need to have a more aggressive and effective strategy to deal with one (1) or fifteen (15) or more hostages when it comes to our leadership in Washington. If we were on the offensive with other nations to rescue and tactically go after these terrorist the might think twice. I'm not for sitting back and waiting for negotiations - that hasn't worked. Strike fear into the enemy with decisive action that won't forget. But who am I, just a retired Colonel working from the Arm Chair!
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I agree Sir, I think we should use the same tactic we used when dealing with the MV Maersk Alabama
http://www.wired.com/2012/10/navy-seals-pirates/
http://www.wired.com/2012/10/navy-seals-pirates/
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CW2 Ernest Krutzsch
We see how that worked out for Bergdahl? this is not a good policy. I have pity on those who are foolish enough to not listen to the warnings of the State Department that these places are dangerous. Once you decide to ignore these warnings, you are on your own. I understand the desire to help the needy, but there are times when you do that at your own peril. We should never negotiate with terrorists, as it gives them leverange in the current and future situations. My advice, when they tell you it is dangerous, believe it and stay the hell away!
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CPT (Join to see) - The US should never negotiate with terrorists. While it may seem like a good thing to do in a particular situation, the truth is that any negotiation will only encourage more incidents to occur. The only negotiation I am in favor of is to allow them to choose their manner of death.
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It is tragic to not negotiate, but if we start to negotiate with terrorist groups we give a great deal more power to the groups. This act also opens up the door for future terrorists to act based on past behaviors.
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