I wish this would work for Shalit

“Fattal and Bauer were released earlier Wednesday on bail of $500,000 each and their sentences for spying convictions were commuted, Iran's judiciary said, according to government-run Press TV. The departure of the two from Iran effectively meant the bail money will be forfeited and kept by Iran.”

I was delighted and relieved to hear that these young men were finally freed. I only wish that $500,000 “bail” would be enough to secure the release of Gilad Shalit. Fat chance. Israel can’t even buy Shalit’s freedom--assuming that he's still alive--no matter how much the Palestinians cry poverty. And, given the fact that the last proof that Shalit was alive dates back almost two years, I’m sorry to say that I no longer assume that he's still alive. :( So much for Pidyon Shvuyim.