[OldDeckHand]

"Doesn't look like maximum to me."

In the context of death, which was the context in which I posted my comment, it doesn't seem like the maximum. Perhaps you think life in prison is the "maximum punishment". I don't.

"The FBI agents knowingly corresponded with pirates in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1657. Are they in jail yet? "

Fascinating logic. Capt. Richard Phillips of the Alabama Mersk had numerous conversations with the pirates, as did most of his crew. I suppose they should be in jail too, right?

I little common sense, goes a very long way. Just saying.

[Pan_Yan]

So the fact that the captain of the Maersk Alabama spoke to pirates while being held prisoner by them somehow justifies the FBI being on a Navy ship negotiating with pirates holding American hostages.

Fascinating logic.

I agree.

I little common sense, goes a very long way. Just saying.

However, since this has become a legal discussion the chances of even a small amount of common sense showing up is slim.