An honest question?

Question

If you were in a hostige situation, what would you do? what would you think? What would feel?
Honest answers please!

Answer 1

That's tough to answer because there are so many variables. It depends on how many people were holding "us" hostage. Depends on what they're doing it with (guns, knives, etc.). Depends on the group of people I'm in (I might can signal to another number of guys to let's try and take 'em on). Depends on where I'm at... a bank? On a plane? If I'm on a plane all I'll think about is 9/11 and assume I might die anyway so I'd definately try something stupid and try to foil the operation. Again, my feelings and thoughts would be affected by the situation and parameters. If there was ANY fighting chance of escape or foiling the plan, my thoughts would be focused on that. But if it's just me, or me and a few others, and 20 other guys with machine guns, then I'm worried and praying and wishing I could tell my wife I love her, etc.........

But the goal would be to get out of the situation. I would be the brave, stupid one...

Answer 2

I am a solider, I am trying to think from their view point. If I were in a hostige situation, I probably think that they sent me over here to fight for something that I dont know for what and here I am going to die at the hands of a crazy person. I would try evreything that I know possible to save my life, not treasion. I am going to die in this land so far from home and my parents and family will never see me alive again. I guess I would feel that it was not fair.

Answer 3

Going by the way you phrased the question, I believe it requires a two part answer. Part One; If I were the person being held as a hostage, and you said honest answers, I would try to remain calm and not aggitate the person. Then I would start looking for any! means in which to take this guy down. If the person was being easy and mello I might try to talk to them, if not, DON'T SLIP UP!!. If the person was being aggresive then that could lure them into a false sense of superiority and then when they least expect it, CHOP, KICK, WRENCH HAND, EYE STRIKE, KAKUTO. But for the most part,..... You really don't know how you'll act or react until it happens, unless you've practiced or rehearsed a contingency, it's really hard to know how you'd react. Because there are so many variables, it's hard to state exactly what you'd do because,... until it happens,... you just don't know!! HONEST ANSWER!

GOD BLESS!!

Answer 4

First, let me say this. I have often thought about how I might handle a certain situation, then, when I WAS in that situation, I didn't behave at all as I had imagined I might.

Second, back to your question... I don't have a super high opinion of myself as it stands, now. If I were in a hostage situation... and I was the ONLY hostage... I'd like to think I'd do like Mel Gibson in one of his earlier Lethal Weapon movies... try to save myself, but if I got killed in the process, oh well. No more hostage situation.

On the other hand, if I were in a hostage situation and others were also being held hostage, then I would (a) pray for everyone's safe release and (b) pretty much do whatever I was told in order to hopefully, help keep the hostages alive.

Answer 5

I presume you mean if you are the hostage, and not the hostage taker. Acting on that premise, you would be very scared and fearful. Basically you do what you are told, and offer no resistance. Do not make eye contact, it may be interpreted as a challenge. If a hood is placed over your head make every attempt to get it removed. The hood depersonalizes you to the hostage taker, and makes you easier for him/them to kill. Offer no advice to the hostage taker, if it doesn't work, then you are immediately blamed and punished. Look for a way to escape, but do not take big chances, unless you are positive that you will be killed anyway. After a period of time you will probably begin to empathize with the hostage takers. That is known as the Stockholm syndrome. On the outside, many things are happening. A negotiator, will be attempting to effect your release, unharmed. A SWAT team will be in the vicinity ready to effect your rescue. A sniper team, will be attempting to line up a shot on your captor(s). Do not give up hope as your safety will be the primary concern of all outside.

Answer 6

Number one I would be looking for a way out, number two, if I'm going to die, I'm going to put up a fight and I will $#@! up any person who thinks hes going to use me to rob a bank or whatever. I'd pick up whatever I've got and throw it at the bastard. I'm sure others, at that point, would join in. I was mugged one time, I was at a club with my friends, and I always thought I would just sit there and cooperate, but when I had the adrenaline pumping, I don't know what came over me but I actually fought back! Did I get hurt? A little... But I still have my pride, and god only knows what might of happened.

Answer 7

I would feel scared if it was just me, but if others were around then I'd be all little bit more comfortable. I'd think that it's not happening and that it's a dream. Eventually I would (if no one else had) make a plan with the other hostages to attack. If one person dies to save the rest then so be it. (plus usually one or two people die in a hostage stituation in proving a point by the terrorist)

Answer 8

I would wonder why I didn't live each day to the fullest, then I would forgive myself, pray, ask for forgiveness,and for intervention. Then asses the situation and do what I could to get me out safely while at the same time, remembering my kids smiles, the way we always read bedtime stories, the way my husband smells when I hug him, the sound of my kids laughter, all the times my husband put me on a pedestal even though I know I didn't deserve to be there. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to reflect on what life is really about! STELLAR question!!

Answer 9

The biggest obstacle to overcome would be the fear. I would like to think I would be a bad as$, because they are going to try and harm you anyway. So why go out begging for your life. That's what they get off on. But then again, depends on what kind of hostage situation. You may be able to get out of it, just waiting for help.

Answer 10

To be honest, I think we can speculate what we may think we would feel, but there's no real telling unless something like that actually happened.

I assume most people would answer this question with a response like "Terrified". I am sure I would be too, but without actually going through it, I couldn't say.