On Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:13:33 -0400, "Eisboch"
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"Richard Casady" wrote in message
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On Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:44:50 -0400, "Eisboch"
wrote:


"Richard Casady" wrote in message
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Violence is the only way. Piracy will continue until it becomes too
dangerous.

Casady


Or it just doesn't pay anymore.

Eisboch

About 98% of those who pick up a stick of dynamite, will put it back.
It says " Dangerous " right on it.

Casady


Violence only works if you beat the opposition completely and entirely.
Even then, they may recover in time. Chest thumping usually yields nothing
but more chest thumping in return.
There's no middle ground with a lawless society.

Eisboch

The ships should have the means to defend themselves. It wouldn't take
much to hold off the boats that are being shown in the news.