Maybe I’m missing it, but what exactly is the solution? If we don’t use military force to take out these pirates once and for all, this will just keep happening over and over. So what is the solution for these ships? Understand that these are merchant sailors who signed up to sail, not shoot. But it seems sensible that they have arms on board and people who know how to use ‘em when they go through these pirate-infested areas.
And, BTW, I appreciate your service, but lets face it: being in combat doesn’t make you an expert on how to handle every military situation—not all privates get promoted to 4-star general. Next time, show some intellectual chops before trotting out your service record as a means of shouting someone down.
......but what exactly is the solution? If we don’t use military force to take out these pirates once and for all, this will just keep happening over and over......
There are two aspects to the pirate problem. There is the immediate crisis and the long term festering sore.
There have been reports of elders sent in to effect the release of the hostage. The elders have obviously been put on notice to get the man released or face destruction. This destruction will also take place if the piracy doesn’t end.
Time is against the pirates. They are surrounded and have no way out other than release the hostage. They don’t realize that yet because they are still on an adrenaline high. When it wears off fear will set in and with fear, doubts and then a different perspective on reality.
For the long term problem, if the elders can’t handle their people, the course becomes different. Then there can be embargo or other military action against their port.
“but what exactly is the solution?”
no need in telling the world what my fellow Marines are gonna do...
you are AWARE that the muzzies view these websites...