Let the pirates take note. So far you have have operated without a problem and by terrorist standards quite successfully. Hopefully, all that is about to change. This victory cannot be viewed as an isolated moment, but rather as a prelude to solving the pirate problem once and for all. At this very moment, there are over 250 sailors being held captive by these thugs and the world must join together to free them and put an end to this madness once and for all.
I will say I was a bit mystified to learn that the pirates had agreed to let the Bainbridge tow the lifeboat at a distance of about one hundred feet, because the lifeboat had run out of fuel. The negotiator who made that proposal seem reasonable should get special mention. Clearly his powers of persuasion are quite remarkable. Then again nobody ever said that pirates were smart.
Further kudos to the snipers who saved the day with perfect shots that were incredible in their timing and accuracy. Last but not least, I take my hat off to Captain Richard Phillips and his crew for displaying courage and dignity throughout this terrible ordeal.
It feels good to be an American. I think I'll have another Pop Tart to celebrate the moment.
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