I held the opinion from the get go these were attention whores. They were just sure that their writings would protect them from harm. I'm also pretty sure the thought went through their head that they could be used as pawns in a global showdown.
They got some of it right.
One day they will be released, or not. At that time they can use all of the media connections to land a big Holliwood deal, write a book each, and be an expert on Islamo terrorist kidnappers for MSNBC or CNN or FOX. Come to think of it one for each network ... coincidence? I think not.
Don't you just hate it when the right wing Christian whack jobs are right?