Sea-faring cockroaches outwit US lawmakers
Dear US Government,
Please stop sacrificing us.
Sincerely,
The US Public
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"U.S. rules of engagement prevent the Americans using their vastly superior fighting power to engage the pirates if there is any danger to civilians."
From http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30162572/from/ET/
I haven’t taken a logic class, but it seems to me that this policy actually promotes the taking of American hostages by the most criminally-minded sort of people, particularly by those who don’t stand a chance against the US military. Far from being a policy of protecting American civilians, it would seem to be a myopic policy that actually endangers more American civilians as soon as it is implemented.
Today, I’m glad I wasn’t able to take that Navy full-ride to college. Sigh. I’d have trouble sitting by twiddling my thumbs, watching some RAGAMUFFINS IN A STALLED DINGHY WITH NO SUPPLIES best the US Navy, thereby encouraging every sea-faring cockroach to take a swipe at anything bearing an American flag. COME ON!!
I have an idea. The Navy should chuck a dozen SEALs into the water with SCUBA gear and the toys of their choice, with a single, simple mission: Do whatever it takes to bring back the American civilian alive. Hell, a couple shark outfits and pocket-knives would probably do the trick in their capable hands, while sending a message to other pirates considering attacking US ships.
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