[Frantzie]

Where were the SEALs? The Navy and Marines are told to stand down. This is the left humiliating America in front of the world.

[surfer]

From what I understand there are only 4 captors holding this guy. A SEAL team would make short work of these fools.

Take the fight to them...terminate their situation with extreme prejudice and send the message.

If you mess with us...you die.

[jimbo123]

Obama will not let the Seals rescue the hostage and has not even allowed them to enter the water. Instead, Obama has assigned the FBI to negotiate a settlement with the terrorists.

[Robe]

I understand (from reports) that there is a SEAL team on the freighter en route to Kenya.. I can understand a armed Boarding party to safe guard it's passage, but it doesn’t rate a SEAL team..
That said , I don't understand why the Brainbridge doesn't have it's whale boat or RIB in the water near by to take advantage of situations like the Captain going overboard.
It's helo should be in the air as much as possible as well as bring a relief helo from another ship...
I fear the the Brainbridge was sent to “Show the Flag” and try to frighten them into giving up..with orders not to fire under ANY circumstances..Considering the primary mission of the US Navy is to “ Keep the sealanes open”.. this is a sad state of affairs of the Navy I served in for 28years