Yesterday, Somali pirates once again attempted to board the Maersk Alabama. This time, however, the vessel had an armed security detail on board.
The Maersk Alabama escaped as its owners exercised their gun rights.
Have you wondered why, until this year, U. S. flagged vessels have not been attacked by pirates in two centuries? Read the story of the Barbary Pirates.
I suppose Somali pirates could be discouraged if the U. S. went after them like we mean it. Check out my articles at Examiner.com, your insider source for everything local.
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