from my perspective as member of we the people of the USA were threatend with intent to destroy property and lives (ala 9/11 type attack).
Negotiating is not conducted just by the government...right? A specific demand by a terrorist organization was made involving Americans (and others) in American theatres.......either meet the demands to not do something or else they would kill Americans in America. That demand was met.
From the terrorists point of view (and all others around the world) they achieved a major success.......by holding Americans hostage!
How is the government that is sworn to protect it's citizens not involved?
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