To negotiate or not negotiate with terrorists is not the question. The real issue at stake is the degree of governments’ hypocrisy and the double standards they uphold. Time and again over the last three decades, many governments have stated publicly that they would never allow themselves to be blackmailed nor surrender to terrorists' demands. Leaders made emotional appeals, delivering passionate speeches for domestic and international audiences, about how they would stand firm. Their rhetoric was very high. Their actions were very disappointing.

Continue »