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22nd January 2010 #1
Pirate hostages
When are the SAS going to go in and rescue the British hostages held by Somali pirates.
It's about time these gun-toting savages were taught a lesson.
I know Western forces haven't had a great track record when intervening in these uncivilised African countries, but I think a covert operation is now in order. It looks like the captives are doomed anyway if something isn't done soon.
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It's been a problem for years, only recently has become high profile. But until more people are killed, the forces won't take action...
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Its OK here to criticise the navy not having a go, but had they done so and the hostages had been killed, all those who are now complaining about the navy not doing anything would be complaining about them being responsibly for the deaths, and suggesting they should be sued !!!!!!
No win situation.
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22nd January 2010 #7
No. We have some of the best trained men in the world, and if the Yanks could do it I'm sure our SBS could. Besides the pirates are not known for fighting to the death, they tend to give up as most are just family men looking for extra cash. They are not on a suicide mission.
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In my post when I said, 'It OK to critter the navy here' of course the meaning was 'although one might do it here' not that I agreeing with the previous comment.
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