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The Hostage Dilemma – Stand-Alone Lesson
In 2011, Israel set 1,027 prisoners free in exchange for the release of Gilad Shalit. More recently, the rise of ISIS and the murders of James Foley, Steven Sutloff, Peter Kassig, and Luke Somers have forced us to revisit this difficult debate: Should we pay sizable ransoms or release dangerous criminals in exchange for the life and freedom of an innocent hostage?
In 2011, Israel set 1,027 prisoners free in exchange for the release of Gilad Shalit. More recently, the rise of ISIS and the murders of James Foley, Steven Sutloff, Peter Kassig, and Luke Somers have forced us to revisit this difficult debate: Should we pay sizable ransoms or release dangerous criminals in exchange for the life and freedom of an innocent hostage?
| Weight | 0.25 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 8.5 x 11 x 0.2 in |
