This wouldn't work in US... not politically correct.   Can't deny the practicality of it, though.   Saves a lot of trouble.
...Thanks to Jerry.

    

The Six Steps:
The Ancient Oriental Art
 of Hostage Release Negotiations...



1. Demands of Kidnapper

one

"I  have 3 demands or I'll kill the boy...!!!"


two

2. Experienced Negotiators assess the situation from next door...


three

3. The Head Negotiator is dispatched...


four

4. Negotiations begin...


five

5. Negotiations are concluded...



six

6. ...and everyone  (well, almost everyone) goes home in time for dinner. 
No muss, no fuss.

In this  country, we would try to
talk him out of it,
spend 5 million giving him
a fair trial,
and pay his food and lodging
for life.


 
...No wonder their cars are cheaper than ours.