It is pathetic that a bunch of idiots in a speed boat with a few AK-47s can hold off the US Navy. This is the consequence of trying to play nice and negotiate with bad guys. These pirates are no different that street thugs who get away with extortion because the cops are afraid to do anything. Why the heck isn’t there a shoot to kill policy for any speedboats approaching ships in that region. It is obvious that these boats are not innocent fishermen. Yet the world pussyfoots because there is no leadership and we end up with more hostages.
I just Emailed the Teleprompter-in-Chief with this...
“Dear Mr. Obama,
In watching the news these past few days, I am becoming more & more disturbed at your inaction concerning the recent pirate attacks in the Gulf of Aden.
As Thomas Jefferson realized in the early 1800s, we must not allow these attacks to continue. They are a direct attack on the sovereignty of the United States, and her allies.
As of this morning (10 April 2009), news reports indicate that additional reinforcements for the pirates are entering the area. THIS MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO HAPPEN!
I urge you to use the full force of the United States Navy to deter these attacks and rescue the Maersk Alabama’s Captain. To allow this brave man to be held by nothing more than a loosely organized group of THUGS would send a message to the world that we are at best incapable or at worst, UNWILLING to defend our own citizens and interests.
Thank You.
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