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**Chris** · 01-01-2010, 13:03

I can't help wondering what was motivating the kidnappers to keep hold of him for so long. Not just him, but the likes of Terry Waite, Brian Keenan and others. I mean, two and a half years is a long time to be holding on to someone, feeding and keeping them. How does it take them so long to realise they're not going to get what they want, and ultimately what motivates them to release rather than kill their captive?

01-01-2010, 13:03	#12
Chris Trollsplatter Cable Forum Team Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North of Watford Services: Humane elimination of all common Internet pests Posts: 38,289	Re: British Hostage Peter Moore Freed In Iraq I can't help wondering what was motivating the kidnappers to keep hold of him for so long. Not just him, but the likes of Terry Waite, Brian Keenan and others. I mean, two and a half years is a long time to be holding on to someone, feeding and keeping them. How does it take them so long to realise they're not going to get what they want, and ultimately what motivates them to release rather than kill their captive?