I think the problem here is the idea of allowing those that execute pirates on the spot to also be the group that identifies the pirates. Just because someone h

I think the problem here is the idea of allowing those that execute pirates on the spot to also be the group that identifies the pirates. Just because someone has the P brand on the back of their hand doesn't mean they started out as a pirate. Besides, one country's buccaneer is another country's privateer. I don't think those lines were as clear as you seem to think.