I think the U.S. Navy acted appropriately in the tragic incident
that resulted in the deaths of Dr. Bob Riggle, Phyllis Macay and Jean
and Scott Adam at the hands of Somali pirates. Caution has to be Job One
so long as there is a chance at least some hostages might be freed. The
Navy was watching and it was cautious.

From what I have read, we don't know what event(s) precipitated the
shooting of the hostages by the pirates. Whatever penalties they were
facing surely weren't as severe as what happened after they murdered
their hostages.

The areas in which these pirates operate is enormous. Obviously, more
countries need to participate in patrol and interdiction.

In article , payer3389
@mypacks.net says...

I think the U.S. Navy acted appropriately in the tragic incident
that resulted in the deaths of Dr. Bob Riggle, Phyllis Macay and Jean
and Scott Adam at the hands of Somali pirates. Caution has to be Job One
so long as there is a chance at least some hostages might be freed. The
Navy was watching and it was cautious.

From what I have read, we don't know what event(s) precipitated the
shooting of the hostages by the pirates. Whatever penalties they were
facing surely weren't as severe as what happened after they murdered
their hostages.

The areas in which these pirates operate is enormous. Obviously, more
countries need to participate in patrol and interdiction.

Obviously you haven't got a clue.

http://en.rian.ru/world/20090402/120870418.html

On 2/26/11 9:35 AM, BAR wrote:
In , payer3389
@mypacks.net says...

I think the U.S. Navy acted appropriately in the tragic incident
that resulted in the deaths of Dr. Bob Riggle, Phyllis Macay and Jean
and Scott Adam at the hands of Somali pirates. Caution has to be Job One
so long as there is a chance at least some hostages might be freed. The
Navy was watching and it was cautious.

From what I have read, we don't know what event(s) precipitated the
shooting of the hostages by the pirates. Whatever penalties they were
facing surely weren't as severe as what happened after they murdered
their hostages.

The areas in which these pirates operate is enormous. Obviously, more
countries need to participate in patrol and interdiction.

Obviously you haven't got a clue.

http://en.rian.ru/world/20090402/120870418.html


Actually, Bert-Birther, I do have a clue. I'm aware of the participation
of a number of nations in the anti-pirate patrol, but,
it isn't enough.

In article , payer3389
@mypacks.net says...

On 2/26/11 9:35 AM, BAR wrote:
In , payer3389
@mypacks.net says...

I think the U.S. Navy acted appropriately in the tragic incident
that resulted in the deaths of Dr. Bob Riggle, Phyllis Macay and Jean
and Scott Adam at the hands of Somali pirates. Caution has to be Job One
so long as there is a chance at least some hostages might be freed. The
Navy was watching and it was cautious.

From what I have read, we don't know what event(s) precipitated the
shooting of the hostages by the pirates. Whatever penalties they were
facing surely weren't as severe as what happened after they murdered
their hostages.

The areas in which these pirates operate is enormous. Obviously, more
countries need to participate in patrol and interdiction.

Obviously you haven't got a clue.

http://en.rian.ru/world/20090402/120870418.html


Actually, Bert-Birther, I do have a clue. I'm aware of the participation
of a number of nations in the anti-pirate patrol, but,
it isn't enough.

What is enough? Be specific. Propose a solution.

On 2/26/11 9:50 AM, BAR wrote:
In articleVeqdndIlaObIjPTQnZ2dnUVZ_oednZ2d@earthlink .com, payer3389
@mypacks.net says...

On 2/26/11 9:35 AM, BAR wrote:
In , payer3389
@mypacks.net says...

I think the U.S. Navy acted appropriately in the tragic incident
that resulted in the deaths of Dr. Bob Riggle, Phyllis Macay and Jean
and Scott Adam at the hands of Somali pirates. Caution has to be Job One
so long as there is a chance at least some hostages might be freed. The
Navy was watching and it was cautious.

From what I have read, we don't know what event(s) precipitated the
shooting of the hostages by the pirates. Whatever penalties they were
facing surely weren't as severe as what happened after they murdered
their hostages.

The areas in which these pirates operate is enormous. Obviously, more
countries need to participate in patrol and interdiction.

Obviously you haven't got a clue.

http://en.rian.ru/world/20090402/120870418.html


Actually, Bert-Birther, I do have a clue. I'm aware of the participation
of a number of nations in the anti-pirate patrol, but,
it isn't enough.

What is enough? Be specific. Propose a solution.


One solution is to put all you mustered out military rah-rah types in a
dory with oars and shotguns and send you out on anti-pirate patrol. That
might not take care of the pirate problem, but it would give you boys
something useful to do...and with guns, too.

In article , payer3389
@mypacks.net says...

On 2/26/11 9:50 AM, BAR wrote:
In articleVeqdndIlaObIjPTQnZ2dnUVZ_oednZ2d@earthlink .com, payer3389
@mypacks.net says...

On 2/26/11 9:35 AM, BAR wrote:
In , payer3389
@mypacks.net says...

I think the U.S. Navy acted appropriately in the tragic incident
that resulted in the deaths of Dr. Bob Riggle, Phyllis Macay and Jean
and Scott Adam at the hands of Somali pirates. Caution has to be Job One
so long as there is a chance at least some hostages might be freed. The
Navy was watching and it was cautious.

From what I have read, we don't know what event(s) precipitated the
shooting of the hostages by the pirates. Whatever penalties they were
facing surely weren't as severe as what happened after they murdered
their hostages.

The areas in which these pirates operate is enormous. Obviously, more
countries need to participate in patrol and interdiction.

Obviously you haven't got a clue.

http://en.rian.ru/world/20090402/120870418.html


Actually, Bert-Birther, I do have a clue. I'm aware of the participation
of a number of nations in the anti-pirate patrol, but,
it isn't enough.

What is enough? Be specific. Propose a solution.


One solution is to put all you mustered out military rah-rah types in a
dory with oars and shotguns and send you out on anti-pirate patrol. That
might not take care of the pirate problem, but it would give you boys
something useful to do...and with guns, too.

Still with the personal insults and never a constructive solution. You
must make the left proud to call you a associate.

On Feb 25, 9:31*am, Harryk wrote:
I think the U.S. Navy acted appropriately in the tragic incident
that resulted in the deaths of Dr. Bob Riggle, Phyllis Macay and Jean
and Scott Adam at the hands of Somali pirates. Caution has to be Job One
so long as there is a chance at least some hostages might be freed. The
Navy was watching and it was cautious.

*From what I have read, we don't know what event(s) precipitated the
shooting of the hostages by the pirates. Whatever penalties they were
facing surely weren't as severe as what happened after they murdered
their hostages.

The areas in which these pirates operate is enormous. Obviously, more
countries need to participate in patrol and interdiction.

Yeah, over 500 mi from shore. obviously in int'l waters. I still say
that contract security would be the cheapest (and non-political)
option.

In article b0d1f432-5234-4dec-ab34-
, says...

On Feb 25, 9:31*am, Harryk wrote:
I think the U.S. Navy acted appropriately in the tragic incident
that resulted in the deaths of Dr. Bob Riggle, Phyllis Macay and Jean
and Scott Adam at the hands of Somali pirates. Caution has to be Job One
so long as there is a chance at least some hostages might be freed. The
Navy was watching and it was cautious.

*From what I have read, we don't know what event(s) precipitated the
shooting of the hostages by the pirates. Whatever penalties they were
facing surely weren't as severe as what happened after they murdered
their hostages.

The areas in which these pirates operate is enormous. Obviously, more
countries need to participate in patrol and interdiction.

Yeah, over 500 mi from shore. obviously in int'l waters. I still say
that contract security would be the cheapest (and non-political)
option.

So, you get a cargo ship, load it with defensive weapons....

.....and use it as a mother ship for Pirates!!

Like a wolf in sheep s clothing Yikes! That could allow those mother
ships to just operate closer to the shipping lanes. Could lead to a
bunch of pretty well armed vigilantes too... I don't know, I am just
speculating.

On Feb 27, 3:35*pm, Gene wrote:
On Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:31:50 -0500, Harryk
wrote:



I think the U.S. Navy acted appropriately in the tragic incident
that resulted in the deaths of Dr. Bob Riggle, Phyllis Macay and Jean
and Scott Adam at the hands of Somali pirates. Caution has to be Job One
so long as there is a chance at least some hostages might be freed. The
Navy was watching and it was cautious.

From what I have read, we don't know what event(s) precipitated the
shooting of the hostages by the pirates. Whatever penalties they were
facing surely weren't as severe as what happened after they murdered
their hostages.

The areas in which these pirates operate is enormous. Obviously, more
countries need to participate in patrol and interdiction.

No.... that would be playing into their hands. The best solution would
be narrow corridors which would be more easily defended.

Travel outside a secured corridor would be at the individual vessel's
peril....

--
It is usually futile to try to talk facts and analysis to people who are
enjoying a sense of moral superiority in their ignorance.
*-Thomas Sowell

Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Oak Island, NC.

Homepage
*http://pamandgene.tranquilrefuge.net/boating/the_boat/my_boat.htm

Fort Agent 6.00 Build 1186

you got a point there Vene.

narrow them down to 5 miles.

On 2/27/11 4:40 PM, Tim wrote:
On Feb 27, 3:35 pm, wrote:
On Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:31:50 -0500,
wrote:



I think the U.S. Navy acted appropriately in the tragic incident
that resulted in the deaths of Dr. Bob Riggle, Phyllis Macay and Jean
and Scott Adam at the hands of Somali pirates. Caution has to be Job One
so long as there is a chance at least some hostages might be freed. The
Navy was watching and it was cautious.

From what I have read, we don't know what event(s) precipitated the
shooting of the hostages by the pirates. Whatever penalties they were
facing surely weren't as severe as what happened after they murdered
their hostages.

The areas in which these pirates operate is enormous. Obviously, more
countries need to participate in patrol and interdiction.

No.... that would be playing into their hands. The best solution would
be narrow corridors which would be more easily defended.

Travel outside a secured corridor would be at the individual vessel's
peril....

--
It is usually futile to try to talk facts and analysis to people who are
enjoying a sense of moral superiority in their ignorance.
-Thomas Sowell

Grady-White Gulfstream, out of Oak Island, NC.

Homepage
http://pamandgene.tranquilrefuge.net/boating/the_boat/my_boat.htm

Fort Agent 6.00 Build 1186

you got a point there Vene.

narrow them down to 5 miles.

Don't freighters/tankers stay within shipping lanes?