[Black Baron]

Really Hierophant? Do you want to know what I would have done when faced with such a choice?

Step number one: Get a Rescuing team.
Step number two: announce that i will destroy the city (in which the captive is being held) within 72 hours unless he is returned safe and sound. In the same time surround the city with troops and artillery.
Step number three: If my rescuing team fails to rescue the captive and he is being killed, i announce that now i will eradicate the city, and everyone should leave it within 72 hours. These people should not be molested, but they are prohibited in carrying anything short of money, jewelery and the like. Everyone that will carry a weapon when exiting the city, will be shot on the spot.
Step number 4: Announce that i will help rebuilding the city if the murderers will give up, or i will be pointed to them, with enough evidence.
Step number 5:raise the city to the ground with bombs&napalm.

I wish to see another kidnapping after USA army will destroy Mosul.