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peaceandlove · 04-21-2009, 08:29 AM

Texas Straight Talk ~ A Weekly Column

Congressman Ron Paul
New Every Monday at http://www.house.gov/paul
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NOW available in audio at: http://www.house.gov/paul

April 20, 2009: "Responses to Piracy"

The recent episode with the Somali pirates has brought to the forefront many questions about maritime security. What is the best way to deal with a gang of criminals, not acting on behalf of any country, when they attack private vessels? Under whose jurisdiction are these types of criminals to be prosecuted? Most importantly, how do we deter such attacks in the future? Already the administration is saber-rattling with typical big government so-called solutions, like “diplomatically” threatening the weak Somalian government, or any government of any country where pirates are thought to live, with military action if they fail …

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04-21-2009, 08:29 AM	#49
peaceandlove Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 2,776	April 20, 2009: Responses to Piracy Texas Straight Talk ~ A Weekly Column Congressman Ron Paul New Every Monday at http://www.house.gov/paul or phone 1-888-322-1414 for recorded message. NOW available in audio at: http://www.house.gov/paul April 20, 2009: "Responses to Piracy" The recent episode with the Somali pirates has brought to the forefront many questions about maritime security. What is the best way to deal with a gang of criminals, not acting on behalf of any country, when they attack private vessels? Under whose jurisdiction are these types of criminals to be prosecuted? Most importantly, how do we deter such attacks in the future? Already the administration is saber-rattling with typical big government so-called solutions, like “diplomatically” threatening the weak Somalian government, or any government of any country where pirates are thought to live, with military action if they fail … Continues: http://www.house.gov/htbin/blog_inc?...ngdetail.shtml Last edited by peaceandlove; 04-27-2009 at 06:30 PM.