The piracy issue is not cut and dried. It is very nuanced. Since the pirates are muslims, the ransom money is going to a good cause, and it is a very effective way of wealth redistribution. It also highlights the weakness and disunity of Western "powers" compared to 4th world failed states and is good for the egos of all oppressed people.
So stamping out the pirates may not be a good deal. I'm sure obammy will find something good to say about them.
He’ll probably throw money at this impoverished nation that was desperate enough to resort to piracy...