RE: Ransom Re: Europe, the US, and Environmentalism

[Baardwijk, J. van DTO/SLBD/BGM/SVM/SGM]

> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht-----
> Van: John D. Giorgis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Verzonden: Thursday, July 26, 2001 4:37 AM
> Aan: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Onderwerp: Ransom Re: Europe, the US, and Environmentalism

> >When someone kidnaps you, do you really believe someone will pay 0.5 - 1
> >billion dollar for your release? Kidnapped captains of industry have
> >been released by their kidnappers for less than that; do you think that
> >you, as an ordinary civil servant, are worth more than those people?
> 
> Of course not.
> 
> First, I would point out that if I was ransomed for, say, a mere $1mil, I
> would simply consider it a deal.   I paid a cheaper price for something I
> would have gladly paid much more for.

Personally, if I were kidnapped and ransomed for $1 million, I'd consider it
an insult...   :-)


> Secondly, the amount with which I value my life does not equal the value
> others place on my life.

You seem to be living by a set of double standards, John. On one hand, you
value your life at 0.5 - 1 billion dollars. OTOH, your postings on this list
indicate you're a devout Christian, som


> 
> Finally, the amount I would be willing to pay for ransom is 
> decreased by
> the probability of being released or recused without a ransom.
> Additionally, the amount is also decreased by the cost palced 
> on me for
> rewarding kidnapping.   If by paying a ransom, I simply encourage more
> kidnappings, I am much less likely to pay a ransom.
> 
> The only way to truly value your life, is to consider the 
> following question:
> How much would someone have to offer you to take a 
> hypothetical injection
> that will killy instantly and painlessly in one month's time?
> 
Jeroen

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