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2009-04-20 Africa Horn

Britain Norwegian tanker hijack bid foiled in Gulf of Aden

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Posted by Steve White 2009-04-20 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 If you can't charge them, why can't you discharge them right into the sea?

(Some "accidental" skin cuts would help, too. Sharks must live)

Posted by European Conservative 2009-04-20 09:35|| 2009-04-20 09:35|| Front Page Top

#2 The insanity continues. This is an example of International law at it's very best.

Posted by Richard of Oregon 2009-04-20 11:45|| 2009-04-20 11:45|| Front Page Top

#3 Pull up alongside them and tell them to heave to. If they don't, drop a couple of grenades in the boat and go back to what you were doing before. I'd suggest big grenades - about 10 pounds of explosive each. Or better yet, a depth charge...

Posted by Old Patriot">Old Patriot 2009-04-20 14:04|| http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/]">[http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/] 2009-04-20 14:04|| Front Page Top

#4 Tag them with radio tags, like we do interesting sharks and such, so we can keep track of their movements. Strictly for the research value, of course.

Posted by trailing wife">trailing wife 2009-04-20 17:02|| 2009-04-20 17:02|| Front Page Top

#5 Couple of errant warning shots into the fuel tanks and sails would be sufficient.

Paddle or perish.

Posted by Skunky Glins 5***">Skunky Glins 5*** 2009-04-20 20:07|| 2009-04-20 20:07|| Front Page Top

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