grabbing a moment of perceived glory, and emotions over-ruling reason.

Obviously poor living conditions is not were it begins or stops. Note the 2 French journalist kidnapped over a broad religious pariphenalia headscarf ban that of course had to included head scarves. Concessions could be made without limit, and it would never be enough.

"And very poor people who have been promised a better life for the families if only they would die for the cause."