Dick Smith pays ransom
Dick, I know this is not really Aviation related but I know you read this site.
You apparently paid a lot of money to obtain the release of these 2 people from Somali terrorists. They've now been released which is good news for them but can you also guarantee you will be able to pay again for the next bunch the Somali terrorists decide to capture? After all you have encouraged their behaviour and sent a message that their extortion works.
Please explain.