I had the misfortune to witness a judicial beheading in Rihadh, some 24 years ago - it wasn't pretty. But it was quick and relatively clean
The murder of those beheaded by ISIS and their ilk is neither quick nor clean.
The fate of the victim, however, remains the same.
The whole of the ME is a fuckup!
A "war' against ISIS is inevitable, though I believe as much of it that can be undertaken by conventional air strikes should be done.
I don't want to see boots on the ground: sandals on the sand - aye. Get the various arab states in the region tooled-up to do the ground work.
I don't think Mr Haines stood a chance as 'we' don't pay ransoms, whereas other 'allies' do.
And, as a former 12-year service, RAF chap, he was probably seen by the cowards who slaughtered him as a legitimate combatant.
My condolences - for what they are worth - to his family and loved ones.