Pirates say they will "slaughter" american sailors

[msmith198025]

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D97J00JG1&show_article=1

Ok, it is time to quit playing. We need to address this situation

[fallout2600]

We are working on it:

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0409/21245.html



A little-known congressional power could help the federal government keep the Somali pirates in check — and possibly do it for a discount price.

Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) and a growing number of national security experts are calling on Congress to consider using letters of marque and reprisal, a power written into the Constitution that allows the United States to hire private citizens to keep international waters safe.

Used heavily during the Revolution and the War of 1812, letters of marque serve as official warrants from the government, allowing privateers to seize or destroy enemies, their loot and their vessels in exchange for bounty money.

[msmith198025]

We are working on it:

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0409/21245.html

Not a bad idea.

I also read about using the LCS vessles they are building in Mobile, and Wisconsin when they become available , and in larger numbers. This boat would effectivly end the situation in large enough numbers.

Interesting ship
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_class_littoral_combat_ship

I said in a different thread, I saw the one in Mobile in the bay a few weeks ago. That thing is something else

[fallout2600]

Yeah, I read about those vessels in the other thread, also a good idea.