Quote Originally Posted by Panda
As it stands a countries navy can not arrest or kill pirates attacking merchant ships from another country.
I don't believe that is accurate, Panda. Recent examples would show otherwise, I think.
Added to that the Straits of Melaka are patrolled by local navies that protect all nations' ships.

Quote Originally Posted by mordred
Let the rest of the international community take care of their own ships or get them involved in patrolling those waters. Why should the we put up all the resources and have the rest of the world benefit from more secure shipping lanes?
Did you take your red, white and blue blindfold off to write this tripe?

As usual some uninformed half-wits would lead us to think that the US is the only country to undertake, or be involved in, international peace-keeping or patrolling efforts . . .

So . . .

The US goes it alone: The US is the world's policemen. Ra-ra-ra

Other nations do so: The US is the world's policeman. Ra-ra-ra


Get stuffed, mate