Should the family of Robert "Bob" Levinson be angry he was not released from Iran?

LTC Stephen F. — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 12:18:59 -0500

There has been a lot of coverage about the release of (1) Marine veteran Amir Hekmati ; (2) Christian pastor Saeed Abedini; (3) journalist Jason Rezaian; (4) Nosratollah Khosrawi; and (5) Matthew Trevithick from Iranian prisons.
There has been less coverage about the two american citizens still imprisoned in Iran: Siamak Namazi and former FBI agent Robert Levinson who was taken hostage on March 9, 2007, when visiting Iran's Kish Island while supposedly researching a cigarette smuggling case.
His family is rightfully concerned about his health and safety after being held for nearly 9 years.
What are you thought on this situation?

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jan 19 at 2016 12:21 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 12:21:39 -0500

I think that the family of Bob Levinson have every right to be angry that their husband and father was not released as part of the prisoner exchange with Iran. I think they should be hopeful and thankful that at least some headway has been made in releasing Iranian prisoners. Hopefully efforts are underway to gain the release of all other citizens of the US and our allies currently held in Iran.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2016 12:22 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 12:22:44 -0500

Figures.

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Jan 19 at 2016 12:25 PM

SGT Jerrold Pesz — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 12:25:57 -0500

Is anyone sure that he is still alive?

Response by PO3 Andrew Unite made Jan 19 at 2016 12:44 PM

PO3 Andrew Unite — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 12:44:00 -0500

1. Why would he care about cigarette smuggling and go to Iran for it.
2. Former FBI agent in iran? Seriously though.

Why do people have this undying need to travel to these places, regardless of the reason.

Response by CW4 Guy Butler made Jan 19 at 2016 1:29 PM

CW4 Guy Butler — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:29:25 -0500

For those that haven't been following Levinson, here's the most complete background that I've found.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/missing-american-iran-was-working-cia

Missing American in Iran was on unapproved mission | The Big Story

WASHINGTON (AP) — In March 2007, retired FBI agent Robert Levinson flew to Kish Island, an Iranian resort awash with tourists, smugglers and organized crime figures. Days later, after an arranged meeting with an admitted killer, he checked out of his hotel, slipped into a taxi and vanished. For years, the U.S. has publicly described him as a private citizen who traveled to the tiny Persian Gulf island on private business.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2016 1:30 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:30:01 -0500

President O.Biscuit, does not care if he dies.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2016 2:22 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 14:22:05 -0500

LTC Stephen F. The attached link is to an article which is in opposition to recent statements released that the Iranian government does not know about the whereabouts of Bob Levinson. http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2015/07/21/lost-in-iran-where-is-robert-levinson/
Help Bob Levinson خواهش ميكنيم به

Lost in Iran: Where Is Robert Levinson? - Breitbart

American Robert Levinson, a former FBI and DEA agent, was taken hostage by Iranian intelligence officials in 2007 and remains missing.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2016 2:51 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 14:51:33 -0500

LTC Stephen F., Whether he is dead or not doesnt matter. He's an American and needs to come home one way or another. The government can tell us anything they think is going to appease the family and us, but we know they are lying, just like they did when they told us all of the Americans missing in Vietnam were accounted for, and that AO didn't cause any cancer in Vietnam vets. I dont know why they think we believe their garbage. They're dumb as a stump, if they think were not intelligent enough to see through them.

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Jan 19 at 2016 3:07 PM

LTC Bink Romanick — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 15:07:26 -0500

LTC Stephen F. The Iranians dont know where he is. Why would they let 4 go and keep him? It doesn't make sense

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Jan 19 at 2016 7:32 PM

SPC Andrew Griffin — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 19:32:53 -0500

Yes! But only if nothing has been to look into his whereabouts or secure his release!

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 20 at 2016 4:09 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 16:09:47 -0500

absolutely no man is left behind