the argument went along the lines of "we need to encourge good behaviour" to reinforce it ...and punish bad behaviour ....just depends when you start judging the behaviour ...
the fact that they were kidnapped in the first place is bad bahavoiur therefore should be punished.
or
the fact that kidnapped them then let them go is worthy is a reward...
they went with the latter ..bit of a lose/lose situation this one ..hate those ones!!
