Speculation from another thread got me wondering about an actual kidnapping that occurred, that being the Turk's (very brief) kidnapping of Tom.

What I wonder about is whether this had any effect on Tom and therefore any benefit for the Turk. When Tom tries to persuade Sonny to negociate with the Turk, I don't get the impression that his opinion has been at all swayed by the previous kidnapping. If I am correct, than the Turk has done nothing but participate in a very risky exercise in futility. If I am incorrect, what evidence am I overlooking?

Additionally, I am aware that the kidnapping took place with the Turk mistakenly believing that Vito had died. Even if he had died, would that have changed anything in regards to the kidnapping achieving a desired efect on Tom's mindset and ability to steer decisions a certain way that he would not have been inclined to do anyway?