[KCWolfman]

Kyle - Actually, it is quite intelligent.

The Israelis have a similar policy with kidnapping. Those that cooperate with kidnappers are imprisoned - no deals whatsoever. Needless to say, Israel suffers fewer kidnappings than most other nations.

If I were on that plane and suffering immenent death, I would gladly attempt to stop the hijackers, by any means necessary.

However, I am assuming after the takeovers that the hijackers lied and said that all would be freed afterwards - keeping hope alive and reducing the chance of attack from the innocent citizens.