OT In defense of pirates ...

george9219 wrote:
Ken Fortenberry wrote:
Another side of the story:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/johann...-lied-to-abo_b...

Gee. I'm glad you posted that link. I'm sobbing all over my keyboard
thinking of the plight of those poor Somalian terrorist cocksuckers.
You do realize that the Maersk Alabama was loaded with food for the
Somalian people that these pirates were attempting to hijack for
personal gain.

Well, one man's terrorist cocksucker is another man's unemployed
fisherman who never meant to kill anyone.

Piracy has become big business in that area.

Fishing used to be a way to eke out a meager existence.

The best
thing that could happen there is a few cruise missiles sent "special
delivery" to their training camps, and armed decoy freighters to
provide them with surprise parties when they attempt to board. Up
until now piracy in that area has been a low cost, low risk, high
reward enterprise. I have a feeling that is about to change.

The rule of law is better than lawlessness. But it's not unreasonable
to realize that lawlessness can sometimes be justified. I don't feel
qualified to sit in judgment of Somali pirates, but then I've got one
of those liberal, bleeding hearts. ;-)

--
Ken Fortenberry

From the Navy SEALs' creed:

"My loyalty to country and team is beyond reproach. I humbly serve as
a guardian
to my fellow Americans, always ready to defend those who are unable to
defend
themselves. I do not advertise the nature of my work, nor seek
recognition for my
actions. I voluntarily accept the inherent hazards of my profession,
placing the
welfare and security of others before my own. I serve with honor on
and off the
battlefield. The ability to control my emotions and my actions,
regardless of
circumstance, sets me apart from other men. ... In the absence of
orders I will
take charge, lead my teammates and accomplish the mission. ... I will
never
quit. I persevere and thrive on adversity. My nation expects me to be
physically
harder and mentally stronger than my enemies. If knocked down, I will
get back
up, every time. I will draw on every remaining ounce of strength to
protect my
teammates and to accomplish our mission. I am never out of the fight."