A salute to my fellow Americans

**puffer** · 13th April 09, 09:33 AM

IMHO, the recent SUCCESSFUL ENDING the recent act of PIRACY off Somalia.& the actions of my fellow Americans, is something to be LAUDED !!

1. Capt. Richard Phillips - A MAN, who was TRUE to His Responsibilities.

2. Our Government - Responded & REFUSED to Back Down

3. Our President - Stood firm & authorized the actions taken by our Navy.

4. Our US NAVY - They did their JOB.

Puffer

**george7** · 13th April 09, 09:36 AM

A fine job.

**davedove** · 13th April 09, 10:05 AM

Although it was lost in the media coverage of the American ship, the French also conducted an operation where hostages were freed. Kudos to them as well. Only by standing up to the pirates will they be made to stop.

"Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute."
-- Representative Robert Goodloe Harper

**dfmacliam** · 13th April 09, 10:27 AM

I agree whole heartedly, these pirates have had relative freedom doing as they please. If they truely believed it could carry dire consequences continueing their current course, they might choose a different path.

**Swampthing** · 13th April 09, 10:51 AM

'Can't wait 'til we send in the boys to kick some Somali pirate butt.

**vmac3205** · 13th April 09, 11:02 AM

Captmac has referred the captain and crew for honors from the Navy League of the US, to include life memberhsips.

**puffer** · 13th April 09, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by vmac3205

Captmac has referred the captain and crew for honors from the Navy League of the US, to include life memberhsips.

JACK

**Alaskan Kilted Guy** · 13th April 09, 11:38 AM

I am glad to hear Captain Phillips is safe, and the professionals were competent in their duties!!

**Captain Karrot** · 13th April 09, 12:17 PM

Couldn't agree more, Puffer. First, the Captain was incredibly brave and smart. Second, kudos to my Navy brothers for doing their job at the highest level.

**beloitpiper** · 13th April 09, 12:26 PM

Those pirates have been getting away with a lot, and I don't think the United States understands how much it is costing. And not just private companies, but all of us. Something needs to be done. Somalia can continue its anarchical "government", but when they allow Somalis to take ships and threaten the lives of international sailors and tourists, something needs to be done.