Kidnapped Americans have much worse outcomes on average than other country citizens. This is because the US makes it illegal for families to pay ransoms. As w

Kidnapped Americans have much worse outcomes on average than other country citizens. This is because the US makes it illegal for families to pay ransoms. As with most things international, not being American is an asset in such a situation. https://www.newamerica.org/international-security/policy-papers/pay-ransom-or-not/ https://www.newamerica.org/international-security/policy-pap...