[xjcsa]

U.S. rules of engagement prevent the Americans using their vastly superior fighting power to engage the pirates if there is any danger to civilians.

Great, tying our own hands.

[Lawgvr1955]

There is only an American's life on the line. Wouldn't want to use any advantage we might have.

We live in an alternate America from the one I was born into.

[Boiling Pots]

The US Navy has a fundamentally unfair advantage over the Somalian anti-Capitalist freedom fighters.

We cannot allow such a lopsided fight take place, therefore the US Navy must disengage, the ransom must be paid, and an apology issued by our President.

Pirates only take hostages because the US dumps toxic waste off Somalian shores. /DU