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02-22-2011, 01:23 PM
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Looks like one of the special forces guys shanked a pirate. Should of done it to all of them and then fed them to the sharks.Screw wasting tax payers money on a trail. Stick em and toss them over board sharks can smell blood from a long ways away.
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02-22-2011, 01:28 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
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You knowingly go into a region you know has such risk......they should not be surprised when this happens. Blame nobody but the victims. Sad but true...they brought it on themselves!
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Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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02-22-2011, 02:36 PM
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the Iran/Iraq border hikers didn't get a lot of sympathy here ...so I can't imagine yachters handing out bibles in the land of Allah will either...
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02-22-2011, 02:42 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
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I was going to mention them! Nope! No sympathy here! These "Adventurers" travel this world like they are in the United States of America as they do so.....well....they are not! They are Americans in countries and places where their status does not have any bearing on their safety! Sad but true! If you are told not to put your arm in the chipper/shredder......do you then plunge your arm directly into said machine?? Common sense would tell you NO! So I would attribute their unfortunate plight to a total lack of cogniscent rational thought and common sense! When you play with the Bull....you are gonna get the horns.
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Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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02-22-2011, 06:09 PM
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Ruled only by the tide
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigFish
You knowingly go into a region you know has such risk......they should not be surprised when this happens. Blame nobody but the victims. Sad but true...they brought it on themselves!
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No! We should not blame he victims here. They were in international waters. Certainly they might have made a better decision, but /blame them/? I can't go there on this one.
Free nations have always used their navies to protect international waters and they need to step up those activities. This is not a question of the US being the international police...this is directly related to international law and US domestic interests. |
Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn.
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02-22-2011, 06:42 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
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No its not!!! 4 people decide to sail into dangerous territory and the US Government and its Taxpayers ie you and me are expected to foot the financial bill to rescue them by having to deploy the US Navy??? I think not! You go hiking in the mountains bordering Iran and you get picked up.......you are on your own!! You go sailing into Pirate infested waters knowing full well the potential risks.....you are on your own! Next thing you are going to want is when these "Thrill Seekers" head out into these situations is we need to send along "Military Chaparons" to escort them safely while they play???? When someone gets themselves stuck on a mountain top and they need to be rescued.....they are sending these "Thrill Seekers" the bill!!!! People need to understand the risks they take when they leave American soil......because they are not in America anymore!
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Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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02-23-2011, 08:48 AM
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GrayBeards
Join Date: Jan 2011
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We'll say the same thing when you fall out of your kayak and need to be rescued. sorry we're not sending the coast guard you didn't need to be out there.
Oh there goes that Bigfish as he floats away we'll 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BigFish
No its not!!! 4 people decide to sail into dangerous territory and the US Government and its Taxpayers ie you and me are expected to foot the financial bill to rescue them by having to deploy the US Navy??? I think not! You go hiking in the mountains bordering Iran and you get picked up.......you are on your own!! You go sailing into Pirate infested waters knowing full well the potential risks.....you are on your own! Next thing you are going to want is when these "Thrill Seekers" head out into these situations is we need to send along "Military Chaparons" to escort them safely while they play???? When someone gets themselves stuck on a mountain top and they need to be rescued.....they are sending these "Thrill Seekers" the bill!!!! People need to understand the risks they take when they leave American soil......because they are not in America anymore!
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02-23-2011, 09:03 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
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Not the same thing Scott.....not at all. Tell me there are pirates out there and there is emminent danger I am pretty sure good common sense would prohibit any rational human being from going there! These people were obviously suffering from a case of blind stupidity! We pay taxes for things like the coast guard and harbor masters to do things like rescue people when in danger or need of help. Again these thrill seekers need to understand they are not in America anymore when they leave it!!
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Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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02-23-2011, 09:05 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
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PS- I hear its lovely off the coast of Somalia this time of year....maybe you should take a trip?  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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02-23-2011, 08:05 AM
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Location: Gloucester Massachusetts
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigFish
You knowingly go into a region you know has such risk......they should not be surprised when this happens. Blame nobody but the victims. Sad but true...they brought it on themselves!
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Agreed, they knowingly went into harms way.Why risk putting the American military in harms way because of one's ignorance?
It is like the couple water jet skiing in mexican waters on the lake knowing that they would be in danger.
Last edited by Fly Rod; 02-23-2011 at 12:47 PM..
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02-23-2011, 08:12 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
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as far as SOMALIA is Concerned
I think after 3-5 miles off the coast anyone heading your direction is
up to no good and at the very least you should be able to put a bullet into their engine
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