What's Difference Between A Hostage, And A Prisoner?

[monkeyswrench]

As I get older, and read more outlets internationally, I've come to a conclusion.

The difference between a hostage and a prisoner has nothing to do with the captives, and even less to do with the captors. The only real difference it seems is who writes the story which is read.

"Died", "murdered" or "killed", kind of the same. The general meaning is someone ceased to live. Yet, the words generate different responses. Died may be of nature, but the other two mean their life was taken at the hands of another, or by outside means.

Interesting how people have an individual perspective, but that perspective is formed by statements of someone else's interpretation of events they may or may not actually know much about.

 

[azsunfun]

Folks in s.c. and palisades are both prisoners and hostages, property hostage of the state untill some sort of government fulfillment, and prisoners from entering own property. (INTERPRETATION)

 

[Orange Juice]

How will the world interpret those getting arrested on Tuesday for entering the country illegally?

Hostages or Prisoners?

They are staffing for the holding areas, where the illegals are being staged for deportation. I know a few who have applied for positions.

As of now, it’s contingent on a signed contract Monday after the swearing in ceremony.

Look at indeeds…I saw one of the positions. It’s all going to be outsourced too private, once they are in custody.

What’s the weather like in Chicago on Tuesday? Hope it’s not too cold, or bad weather.