You should surely die

  Nothing so marks the difference between what in my day was called the hawks and the doves, as does the recent release of our soldier for five of theirs. Surely, this one must transcend politics? Because this one divides opinion at a very personal level.
  Because the division is a personal one, surely, all of us who are parents can sympathize with the parents of this young man. Aterall, if he were mine, I would want him back too! But on the other side of the coin is an equally moral dilemma What of the next parents of a son or daughter taken captive by these animals? Surely this will only embolden our enemy, and we should expect more of the same. Because our enemy has no morals, they are of the opinion that if you don't agree with us, then surely you deserve to die!
  So then, what is the right thing to do? Not that it matters now, because it has already been done. So for the release of this kid, back into the love of his family, is something for rejoicing. But for me, the question that I am left with, is whether or not a dangerous precedent has been set? The president did this on his own, he made the decision without even consulting with Congress. So one, by what right does he make such a decision, and two, will he do it again? No matter where you stand on this topic, at some point you have to ask yourself a hard question. When will we realize that we are in a war? A war with a people who's ideology leaves no room for debate, an ideology which promises death to all who dare oppose it!