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Terry Anderson was just another newshound who became news. He had no choice about his captivity. He was unlucky to get grabbed and lucky to survive, but he was hardly heroic!
Terry Waite, on the other hand could possibly be regarded as heroic. He wasn't merely trying to cash in on pre-existing events, he was trying to change things, to make things better. He misjudged the situation and wound up being taken prisoner and held for five years.
I suggest that the difference between the two is quite clear! Here's something worth a read:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/afghanistan/story/0,1284,637821,00.html
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