25 August 2003 - hostages in Algeria

Germany: The hostages in Algeria are freed! Hooray!
hostage: Hooray!
reporter: Good, good.
Germany: However, the reckless actions of the former hostages...
hostage: Reckless! No! Travel to the Saraha desert is not reckless. We were prepared for any reasonable eventuality.
reporter: Excellent.
Germany: ... resulted in high expenses to the taxpayer.
reporter: Perfect! Germany, is it true that you paid a ransom to the kidnappers, thus encouraging future attacks? Why else would they be freed without a fight?
Germany: Er, high expenses, therefore we ask that the foolish souls sign over to the government their lucrative media deals. Here’s a contract.
hostage: What’s that smell?
Germany: Brimstone. Please sign in blood.
reporter: Uh, no further questions.