More Darn Pirates--WTF????

[Sweetwater]

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!

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.

[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!

[UserRemoved]

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

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!

[BigFish]

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!!

[BigFish]

PS- I hear its lovely off the coast of Somalia this time of year....maybe you should take a trip?