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2009-05-02 Africa Horn

US forces return piratesŽ bodies to Somali authorities

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Posted by Fred 2009-05-02 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top
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#1 143rd King's Waffleers

Posted by mojo">mojo 2009-05-02 02:55|| 2009-05-02 02:55|| Front Page Top

#2 "In related news, Belgium will offer specially trained military teams to help its country's ships fend off attacks..."
Isn't this a good idea? I would think that it would help spread uncertainty among the pirates, even if no ship took them up on the offer. Belgium ended conscription last year, but there should be enough people around that can shoot straight.

Posted by Free Radical">Free Radical 2009-05-02 07:39|| 2009-05-02 07:39|| Front Page Top

#3 If Belgium ended conscription last year, there should be a higher percentage than before who can shoot straight. And given the likelihood that those posted to the shipping lanes will see action at some point, surely they'll want to ensure they don't embarrass themselves, after the Americans and Israelis acquitted themselves so well.

Posted by trailing wife ">trailing wife 2009-05-02 18:44|| 2009-05-02 18:44|| Front Page Top

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