And our Navy be *damned* if they see pirates controlling a ship, then fail to assist some good men from a western nation, because the ship has an italian flag.
Imagine any USN destroyer from he 1940s or 50s. Then thrt to imagine what would have already happened. 10 to 1 the captain would be warming up from his swim by now, drinking a medicinal whiskey.
Don't damn the Navy if 0 is the one writing the Rules of Engagement...... Sure they could shoot anyway, but that's still an offense punishable under the UCMJ.
sucks all the way around.... the bad guys have a gun pointed at your head and the Community Organizer in Chief has a knife at your back.