http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/21/world/middleeast/isis-pressed-for-ransom-before-killing-james-foley.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&version=HpSumSmallMedia&module=first-column-region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news

Read the Article and answer the following Prompts using the Article as your resource
Please answer with complete sentences and state your opinion.

1. Should the US pay a ransom for Americans helped hostage? Yes or No -
2. Explain your reasoning to this question
3. What are the terrorists threatening to do in the wake of this latest execution?
4. How much blame does Youtube have in this situation? Explain your reasoning
5. What else are the terrorists demanding from countries of hostages besides money?
6. How has Al Qaeda benefited from the kidnappings?
7. What is the reason the US does not pay the ransoms demanded by terrorists?
8. Who is the “Sheikh of the Slaughterers” - what method does use to execute his captives?
9. What is the irony of this situation - between Al Qaeda and the “Sheikh of the Slaughterers” 
10. How much money did they want to ransom Mr. Foley?
11. What is the symbolism of the "orange jumpsuits"?