>http://www.alternet.org/audits/136288/we%2527re_being_lied_to_about_pirates/
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>I think the author has a valid point and the issues need to be discussed in a global atmosphere; however, they cannot be grouped into the same basket.
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>And now, the backlash from standing up to pirates:
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>Somali pirates were quick to vow revenge over the shooting of their comrades, as well as a French military assault to rescue a yacht on Friday.
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>"The French and the Americans will regret starting this killing. We do not kill, but take only ransom. We shall do something to anyone we see as French or American from now," Hussein, a pirate, told Reuters by satellite phone.
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>http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSTRE53A1LP20090412?sp=true


They REALLY don't want to do this!

Last time this occured (about 200 years ago), the pirates came out on the loosing end of the stick.