China shows naval might to 14 nations

Are you kidding me? These pirates weren't protecting anything and I'd challange you to name one ship that would be considered to be a drifter. They were boarding commercial and privately owned ships that should have been accorded safe passage through international waters and demanding that a ransome be paid in order for the ships and hostages to be released. Since when is extortion sanctioned by the U.N.?

Spalladino, if you objectively read the links I provided with my response, then you would not be demanding evidence to back my response. You see, it is no secret that Somali "piracy" began as an honest effort by Somalis to deter illegal fishing and dumping by "developed nations." The situation is Somali coast, while on one hand is in fact Somalis effort to protect and defend their environment, on the other hand, is outright disrespect for the Somalis by so called developed nations! You are welcome to also checkout: Diabolic Acts - http://www.geocities.com/netsbridge/findings.html

Lest I forget - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was not merely joking when she spoke of 17th century crime and 21st century solutions! The woman is knowledgeable, and obviously sees the irony in this "Somali piracy." The actions of the Somalis are in accordance with both the International Protective and Percautionary princples! I, too, believe the Somalis and all coastal nations should continue to protect and defend their territories against drifters illegally fishing, dumpimg and polluting their regions! I also think that Luo Barack Hussein Obama should be held liable for the murder of those Somalis killed on Easter Sunday 2009! Spalladino, you are also welcome to further continue this topic in details by following the link to "Piracy at High Seas" - http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1979364.aspx