re: #227 Nevergiveup

I assume we can all see how this incident is a microcosm of our role in the world. The only thing preventing the Navy from destroying the pirate escape boat, and probably killing the hostage, is an inherent respect for life. We’ll pay millions to save a single life, we’ll sacrifice our own lives to keep innocents safe. It’s a very noble sentiment, and one that all countries should aspire to, but it leaves us somehow powerless in the face of 4 illiterates with a raft and AK’s.
We should make this distinction to the world when they begin the moral equivalence game vis a vis Iraq, Afghanistan, etc.

Sorry for the ramble, just really hoping that the Captain gets out okay and all of this maneuvering hasn’t been for naught.