I agree with John, Margaret and Maggie.

This entire family (and many other hostages) have been victimized by the FARC. Ingrid's tragedy has turned to triumph. I will enjoy the triumph with them...I am completely overjoyed that they have their loved one back. I'm grateful that she is tenacious.

Diana, Seattle, USA

John Morgan from Old Stratford, U.K.
Margaret from Austin, U.S.A.
Maggie from Brittany, France

Have you actually read what you've written? You all need to get some first-hand experience of being kidnapped. You should be ashamed of yourselves.

Marc, Paris, France

I would love to see these French journalists spending six years in the jungle, or better their cousins (Ingrid been one of my cousins), chained to the trees , abused mentally and physically (way more than anything published) Easy for her? Many French legionaires have died trying to save her...

Jean-Claude Romanino Garcia, Devizes, United Kingdom

Villepin hasn't "staged his own media show", it is Ingrid who wanted to make this public !

Stop being so biased Mr Bremmer !

Da silva, lille, france

Get yourself kidnapped or imprisoned for a long time and you are set for the rest of your life. She will never have to work again.

John Morgan, Old Stratford, United Kingdom

John Carty, oh puleeeze, Mandela all over again ? how can you possibly compare 6 years to 27 ?

I am beginning to think her captivity was easier than we are led to believe,she could even write letters !

Without doubt her release has a taint of political maneuvering about it, such perfect timing.

maggie millington, brittany, france

I suggest you all read a letter she wrote while still in captivity, http://www.ingridbetancourt-idf.com/The-extracts-of-Ingrid-Betancourt.html Media coverage aside, she is very brave. Prior to the kidnapping, she was one of the few politicians who stood up to the corrupt government & drug cartels.

Roberto Trama, Aptos, USA

French rivalry! Get over yourselves! The story is much bigger than French politicians. We can only observe and judge the fallout. This could be Nelson Mandela all over again.
And who could begrudge her?

John Carty, Medellin, Colombia

She thanked everyone, including Venezuela (and indirectly Hugo Chavez who was manipulating the hostages) and Equador but not the United States. Actually the U.S. was getting THEIR hostages back and she happened to be part of the package. She has yet to thank the United States. She's a socialist.

Margaret, Austin, TX, USA

Chained to a tree in the jungle for years on end and the vultures begin circling shortly AFTER her rescue. Welcome back to civilization Ingrid. We can defile anything no matter how noble.

geoff bob, miami, usa

Typical post traumatic stress attitude by Ms Betancourt...expressing sympathy and even support for her kidnappers. Textbook example of how a kidnap victim who is in confinement for months or years often ends up indirectly or even directly expressing support for the criminals.

Stephen, El Paso, Texas, USA

Kudos to her. She did good but so have a lot of other people
in the face of adversity.

Take note folks on what the media can do for you if
it wants to - and it can go the other way.

Jerry Scroggin, Phoenix, Arizona/USA