Muslim Kidnappers - What's the Solution?

Again, its the neverending saga of overzealous Muslims, extremists, that continue to hinder the peace-keeping process in the Middle East. Do the kidnappers actually think that their barbaric methods will work? Of course they do...and the reason they do, is their interpretation of jihad.

Here is a simple solution...As more and more Imams get involved, with calling for the end of kidnapping of innocent civilians, how about something more aggressive than just pleaing for the release of hostages?

If the Muslim religious community is serious about stopping the kidnapping and making a stand for peace with everyone, perhaps a threat or the carrying out of excommunication of the kidnappers will make them wake up. I am sure that since the extremists are so bound by their religion, that threat of, or excommunication from their faith, will result in a few bad apples from backing down from their heinous acts of violence.

So, how does the situation get better? Excommunication of all extremists will leave them without an excuse to do "god's work", and perhaps start on a road of forgiveness with the rest of the world. There has never been a better time for the religious Muslim community to step up to the plate and denounce the actions of a few extremists. Let's hope that the Imams that are serious about the situation, come forward and take the bull by the horns to deter future kidnappings.