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You know that the crews are not only discouraged, but usually not allowed to fight back with real firearms for fear of retaliation ? The pirates are ready to di

by ovi256 17y ago

You know that the crews are not only discouraged, but usually not allowed to fight back with real firearms for fear of retaliation ? The pirates are ready to die, after all. The most they'll do is use a fire lance to keep the pirates away or wash them off-board.

anamax 17y ago
> The pirates are ready to die, after all. Are they? They're willing to kill, but that's different. Remember, a robber isn't telling you what he thinks that his life is worth, he's telling you what he thinks your life is worth to him.
- ovi256 17y ago
  I'm really meaning Somalian pirates, which have shown repeatedly complete disregards for their own lives. A Western robber is no match.
  - elblanco 17y ago
    I would pay money to see this fight.
catzaa 17y ago
Cruise ships (and some other ships) generally have armed gaurds. I heard that it is popular among Israelis (after conscription and before working) to work on a cruise ship as armed security.