I would also like to mention the hostages taken by terrorists about two years back. They were volunteer workers overseas. Two were Canadians and one Norwegian. Prime Minister Trudeau said in answer to the demand for ransom, that Canada will not pay ransom money.
The Norwegian had the money paid and lived. The two Canadians were beheaded. The plausible reason was that more Canadians would then be at risk of kidnap. This for quick monies. I still cringe at my surly shout at the television. It was to the effect that the caveat, was if unless it was Justin's handsome head at risk. Yet, I believe the remark from me was right- though uncharititable.