Philadelphia Inquirer - ?4 hours ago? By Anne Gearan AP WASHINGTON - The United States is considering new strategies in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean hostage drama, including adding Navy gunships along the Somalian coastline and launching a campaign to disable pirate "mother ships. ...
The KISS Method: (Keep It Simple Stupid!}
Instigate a new ‘striker rate’ in the Merchant Marine - Ship Security Specialist.
Send then to the Maritime Academy with special emphasis on weapons training, anti-terrorism classes and maritime law concerning piracy and rules of engagement.
Place a team on every ship with adequate firepower. A medium machine gun bow & stern, automatic rifles and automatic shotguns. A couple of M-79 grenade launchers would also be handy. When pirates approach, warn them off, and if they persist, blow them out of the water.
(Or just place a few specially trained U.S. Marines on board.)
Clean.
Cost effective.
KISS.
OUR JOLLY ROGER!
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