November 19, 2008

“Indian Navy Sinks Pirate Ship”

NYT Pirate Story 

Probably the headline of the day. The absurd audacity of modern day pirates in the Arabian Gulf absolutely boggles my mind. The fact that this year, 92 ships have been hijacked by pirates, and of those 14 currently remain in control of pirates is ridiculous. I know pirates are crafty, wily devils, but seriously, the Arabian Gulf is heavily trafficked by warships from nations all around the world. Are naval budgets good for nothing but bluster and war games, or can the Navies of the world step up and make the pirates walk the plank?

Maybe this engagement with the Indian Navy will rattle their bones a bit.

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