James Foley , Peter Bergen : CNN wanted at least $ 125 million in ransom for Peter Bergen . Sometimes ransom works , but it can lead to more kidnapping , the writers say . Minus a rescue or escape , options grim for nations -- ransom or execution , they say .
Peter Bergen , Emily Schneider : ISIS wanted $ 132.5 million in ransom for James Foley . Sometimes ransom works , but it can lead to more kidnapping , the writers say . Minus a rescue or escape , options grim for nations -- ransom or execution , they say .