Posted on 06/05/2007 9:34:58 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
U.S. Warship Fires Warning Shots Over Vessel Boarded by Pirates Off Somali Coast
Tuesday , June 05, 2007
The U.S. Navy has fired warning shots across the bow of a Dutch ship that has been boarded by armed pirates off the coast of Somalia, FOX News has learned.
The USS Carter Hall also fired on three small boats that surrounded the commercial ship, the "Danica White," after her crew messaged for assistance after being boarded by pirates, the Navy said.
The incident began Saturday and as of Monday the Dutch ship's crew was still believed to be held at gunpoint by an unknown number of pirates who forced the vessel into Somalia's territorial waters. There have been no reports of casualties.
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To define and punish Piracies and Felonies committed on the high Seas, and Offences against the Law of Nations;
To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water;..."
Now, since the Letters of Marque would be issued to private citizens, they wouldn't be part of the armed forces, and therefore not under the Presidential CinC power, right? Could the Congress use this to do an end run around the Executive branch and the State Dept.? Or would a vessel carrying a LoM be considered a "militia"?
Not, of course, that our present Congress would have the balls for this, but it would make for a good Clancyesque type novel plot.
Well my suggestion towards the upper levels of the power that existed at that time, certainly got their attention and cured their constipation concerns.
NNBIS, honcho’ed by GHWB was not particularly happy with the suggestion.
Can you say “Reassignment” children?
Better duty and a promotion; kicked up a rank with a snarled “Thanks”.
got to see my family for a change.
Ah, ok. Thanks. Very fascinating.
Lovin' it!
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