April 15th, 2008  
mmarsh
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MontyB
I don't know I am torn on this one, its great they did what they did but I am disappointed they didn't blow the ship out of the water along with its pirates as well.
I can think of two reasons.

1. They would have killed all the hostages.
2. $30 Million Dollar Cruise Ship at the bottom wont make the owners happy.

No, I think the French did the right thing, they got the hostages out by paying a bribe and lulled th pirates into a false sense of security. Then attacked and captured the Pirates as they tried to flee with the money.

My only question is what the f*** was the cruise ship company doing sailing so close to Somali waters. Are the that goddamn stupid???
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I get this question a lot. I am from NYC. I fly a French flag because I work for the Paris Office of a International company.

Last edited by mmarsh : April 15th, 2008 at 02:09.
 
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