Comments about ‘Kidnap victim freed in Mexico’

Thankfully he's back and safe. That's the important part. My brother served in that LDS mission area and knew Mr. Romney and liked him very much. We are all grateful he has been returned to his family.

kidnapping for ransom seems to be part of the culture lately! There have been over 300 kidnappings in the Phoenix area in the last year or so. Most involve drug dealing or illegal aliens, but the kidnapping of prominent people in Latin America seems to be on the upswing, too.

I am so glad Meredith Romeny is safe. However, the payment of ransom will encourage other kidnappings--a terrible position to be in.

And, yes, many Mexican policemen are extremely affected by the corruption and violence going on in Mexico at the present time. I would not be at all surprised to know that some were involved.

We pray for all the people of Mexico at this time, and expecially for friends and family members who live down there. We have cousins not far from Janos. It's bad!

The only way to put a stop to this is to not pay ransom for kidnap victims. If this were done, there would not be kidnappings.

I thought it was against the law for Americans to pay ransom?

I think they should relocate for their own safety.

Easy for you to say, you're not his family. If your child or parent were kidnapped, something tells me you'd be more concerned about their welfare than the possible long-term effect of paying the ransom. At least, I hope so.

i know you are not supposed to pay ransom, but if i were in that family's situation, i would have done the same. What family wouldnt?

Not pay ransom? What would you do if it was your family member in jeopardy? You don't know to what extent these people will go and so you try and save your loved one. Don't be so idealistic. Yes, it would be great if you didn't have to pay ransom just like it would be great if everyone followed the Golden Rule but they don't. Come into the world of the current reality.

Living in Mexico, I can tell you that until the Mormon Colonies give up on trying to be "American" in Mexico, they will be a constant target. They live a culture that is different from the average Mexican and it is offensive to those living around them. It is patently wrong to continue to live in Mexico and still celebrate the Fourth of July and American heritage.

Nevertheless, I am glad he is safe.

Unfortunately, all people who are related to Mitt (or anyone with the last name of Romney-who people might assume are related to him) will remember this and will figure Mitt and his very deep pockets will make a very nice target for kidnapping ransoms.

I'm very happy about Bro. Romney and his safe release, but you can't believe this is going to all end now, after those who do this kind of thing saw a willing ransom was quickly paid.

"I thought it was against the law for Americans to pay ransom?"

...he and his family were living in Mexico. Did you not even read the title of this article?

It's been U.S. government policy to not pay ransom, to prevent the kidnapping of U.S. elected or appointed officials.

This article was kind of weird with all the temple information tacked on. If Deseret News wanted to do an article on small temples they should just do one instead of throwing it into an article about kidnapping and ransoms.

The LeBarons refused to pay a ransom last month when Eric was kidnapped and he was returned a week later unharmed. There has not been another kidnapping from that family. Hopefully paying this ransom will not further endanger the Romney family.

Re: Watch Out Now. I am amazed at your comments that "American Colonists" living in Mexico, as you say, "live a culture that is different from the average Mexican and it is offensive to those living around them. It is patently wrong to continue to live in Mexico and still celebrate the Fourth of July and American heritage." Have you lived in a cave your whole life? Do you think it's offensive for millions of Mexicans to illegally come to America, be coddled by progressives, demand to speak only Spanish, receive free public services (without paying taxes), and celebrate a Mexican holiday ever year (Cinco de Mayo)?

Whoever wrote that the Mormon colonist must give up their American heritage must also be offended that American celebrate St. Patrick's Day and Cinco de Mayo. Ethnic groups should be welcome, along with their efforts to celebrate their heritage.

I live in MEXICO, not the U.S. I LIVE AS A MEXICAN, not as "gabacho!"

He is home and safe. It is easy for us "Arm Chair QBs" to say the family should or should not have paid the ransom. But the most important goal was accomplished...his safe return. Now we HOPE the authorities will do their duty and catch the kidnappers.

Romney is glad these modern-day Gadianton Robbers didn't take his grandson, but his family paid ransom for his release?

Hmmmmmm....Let's see....?

I wonder how long it will take the criminals to figure out that Romney's grandson might just bring the same ransom he did, or even more?

I mean, yes, of course, how difficult to not pay such ransom. If it were my family member, etc., etc.

But, on the other hand, think of the precedent this sets, even in the family.

How did a kidnapping story get spinned into a story about temples?

Are you serious? Should it be offensive to the US population that Mexicans celebrate Cinco de Mayo?? What a completely ignorant comment.