Posted on 02/23/2011 8:10:07 PM PST by marktwain
Four Americans, including a Seattle couple, aboard a private yacht hijacked by Somali pirates are dead this morning, and readers reacting to the CBS story on-line are wondering why any of the pirates were taken alive. Likewise, after the Seattle Times caught up with the story at about 7:25 a.m., it didn’t take long for readers to suggest that the pirates be taught a lesson.
The incident is hardly a first in that part of the world. Somali pirates have been emboldened by the willingness of some victims to pay outrageous ransoms. Reports indicate that negotiations were underway between the pirates and a U.S. warship nearby.
Today’s dead are identified as Seattleites Bob Riggle and Phyllis Macay, along with Californians Scott and Jean Adam, who owned the Quest, whose home port may be Marina del Rey, where the Adams lived.
Then we should bring the Navy in and blast those Somalian (sic) MF's back into the stone age (or farther back into it). If a Somolian (sic) ship is at sea and is not fishing, blow them up and ask questions later.—Seattle Times reader
Early in the Obama administration, Navy SEAL marksmen took out some pirates holding a merchant captain hostage, but one can now conclude that message was insufficient to convince pirates that attacking boats or ships on the high seas, sailing under the American flag, is a bad idea. It will be up to the administration to take appropriate action. Examiner readers are encouraged to comment below, explaining what you think would be appropriate.
Meanwhile, what can private vessels do to discourage pirates or defend against them?
This column checked on line and it appears that it is legal – with some red tape, naturally – to carry arms aboard.
(Excerpt) Read more at examiner.com ...
Q ships!
The best solution I can think of is for Obama to grow a pair, and then armor up a normal looking boat and put some marines on board with big arse guns. Surprise blow up about 4 ships out of the water and the rest of the scum pirates will think twice about their godless profession.
“How naive of them to sail into pirate infested waters without a boatload of firearms. What did these people think, that Jesus would save them? Unbelievable!”
I know you will probably not understand this but, Jesus did save them. Our lives are (relatively speaking) not of great value, it is our souls that truly matter. These good Christian’s souls are with our Lord Jesus Christ tonight. Indeed, they are the lucky ones...
Amen
One week cruise, offered by Russian company, from Djibouti to Mombasa. Boat is well-equipped.
We guarantee that you will experience at least two hijacking attempts by pirates or you'll receive an instant $1,000 refund upon arrival in Mombassa.
Man them Russians know how to party. Did you see the vid of them taking out the pirate scum.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIVz4tZRbRE
Exactly! And long overdue!
In todays situation where will you get it? I am not talking about money, I am talking about GOOD money.
Is that for real?
I rather be alive to marvel & experience at the wondrous world around me. No thanks, I do not wish to die before nature has designed my body to survive and experience the love and affection of people around me. I value life very much. If you want to die before your time and meet Jesus, be my guest.
God bless Remington!
Um, no. It's still a nice idea, though.
I would think anyone sailing through those waters ought to invest in one of these. Or just stay home.
I agree. However, as much in favor of being armed as I am, in this situation taking a gun into a RPG fight is not a winning strategy either.
Yea , if this country had any balls it would be a great idea. There are ways to stop thinks quickly but we are too kind and gentle to protect ourselves anymore, those days are gone gone gone.
....”Q ships!”....
Bingo!
(For those that do not know what a “Q-ship” is, the post right below Bringbackthedraft’s explains it.)
My aunt and uncle, good Republicans, living in Gettysburg during the Eisenhower years were so proud of their brand new well stocked bomb shelter. They showed us the food, the medical kit, the tools, the water. We asked, where is your gun? They said, gun? What gun? We laughed and said, well, if it comes to that we will drive the hundred miles with ours and protect you and your food and help you eat it.
That’s the way . Have a bunch of Navy Seal below deck armed to the balls. Maybe a hidden canon topside . Get the tough guys to come close ready to board and then unleash all holy hell on them . Do that for awhile and these scumbags will go back to farming or whatever the hell one does in that toilet of a country.
WE KNOW HOW TO TAKE CARE OF A LOT OF THINGS..terrorism , crime , pirates ..we just don’t do it .Pussy nation
Do they make Five inch navel guns for sail boats?
My post was referencing normal small arms, and handguns. Now if it is possible to arm your yacht with a .50 BMG, I think that might provide a little more of a protection against pirates.
Ummm .... Jesus already did save them ... he saved their souls, and yours and mine, on a cross 2,000 years ago. Your casual words actually speak sacred truth.
It was presumably because they didn't fear death that they chose, unwisely, the route they chose.
I heard that they were sailing with a larger group yet broke away.
I wouldn't be so quick to judge that they were stupid or idiotic to have done what they did. Perhaps they willingly entered a risky zone. I also expect that the reason they were shot is because they were witnessing to the Muslim Somali pirates. One of the hotheads probably screamed "Allahu Akbar" and shot them in rage. I expect we'll know the true story soon enough.
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