I do understand the reluctance to have any American pay ransom for a Middle-Eastern POW. That is one of the few times I agree with this White House. What I don’t agree with his their utter lack of diplomacy and compassion, unless they are showing diplomacy for “Workplace Violence” or compassion for ISIS as they crucify the christians. Almost never is there much true empathy shown for those living out the consequences of these inconvienient truths. There is no compassion for the Americans being physically assaulted, murdered or made jobless by the newest invasion of bug infested, illiterate illegal aliens.
I understand your points and they are based on past policy - don’t negotiate with terrorists - I get that. What I find unacceptable is the fact THEY (WH) negotiate with terrorists and break laws left and right as it suits them. Their illegal actions affect millions of people. Yet they lecture this family about the law? Really pisses me off.