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To: yazoo

They waited too long and allowed the enemy to bring in reinforcements. The Seals could have hit them 24 hours ago.
Now they will have to hit multiple targets at the same time.
Zero failed at this one. It was simple yesterday and much much worse today.
I pray for the captain the Seals and others who will now be forced into a more difficult situation.


56 posted on 04/10/2009 7:12:48 AM PDT by Oldexpat
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To: Oldexpat

“They waited too long and allowed the enemy to bring in reinforcements. The Seals could have hit them 24 hours ago.”

That is easier said than done. It’s a covered boat with a door. Attacking a boat quickly enough to confuse the hostages and rescue the captain would be difficult at best. I still think the best approach is to send a team in to penetrate the hull so the boat will sink slowly. The negotiations will end and the pirates will know that if they kill the captain they are dead. They will have to make some quick decisions and survival will be foremost in their minds. These are not terrorists with a death wish, these are common pirates wanting to make fast money.


61 posted on 04/10/2009 7:25:51 AM PDT by yazoo (was)
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