[TomGuy]

But American and other flagships which have exhibited magnanimity toward pirates will be will be targeted.

Magnanimity? Heck, they are supporting the pirates and many Somalis when they pay the millions in ransom -- which has been going on for years.

Piracy has become a business, just like the drug trade and human trafficking.

[luvbach1]

Magnanimity does mean generosity so paying ransoms would fall into the category of supporting piracy.