[bryanrasmussen]

shouldn't the victim get all the winnings?

I'm hoping because basically this is my plan for winning the lottery, I'd hate to think I'd wasted all my hopes on a delusion.

[mirekrusin]

Agree, otherwise it sends the wrong message to kids etc.

[lern_too_spel]

You also don't want others to negotiate with terrorists, but you'll negotiate if it's your own loved ones or property on the line.

This guy wants his wallet back and is willing to give half of his winnings away to get it. His other option is he gets nothing and still doesn't have his wallet.