Quote by Margaret Mead

If I were to be taken hostage, I would not plead for release nor would I want my government to be blackmailed. I think certain government officials, industrialists and celebrated persons should make it clear they are prepared to be sacrificed if taken hostage. If that were done, what gain would there be for terrorists in taking hostages?

If I were to be taken hostage, I would not plead for release

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals in positions of power, such as government officials, industrialists, and celebrated figures, should adopt a stance of non-negotiation with terrorists and be willing to sacrifice themselves if taken hostage. By displaying this willingness to sacrifice, the quote argues that terrorists would lose their leverage and thus be deterred from taking hostages. The underlying idea is that if potential hostages refuse to plead for release or engage in blackmail, the motivation for terrorists to capture hostages diminishes, as they would not achieve their desired gains.

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Terrorism

By Margaret Mead

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