A Bit about Pirates.....

This whole Somalia thing, these "pirates" that demand $20m for the return of a ship containing weapons, surrounded by six(6) US warships with a Russian warship, brimming with commandos enroute and expected anytime, can this end "peacefully"? I, for one, am not encouraged to think positive. Remember, these are the same folks who not only killed US soldiers that were there to help, but dragged thier bodies through the streets. The weapons, destined for Kenya and denied by that Government, are at this point, beside the point. Shall the Russians, be more tolerant and talk about $20m? Time will tell, but I'll wager that the Russians ain't gonna negotiate. Expect a bloodbath followed by a ship sinking beneath the waves. Here's a link to bring you up-to-date.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5igGmlfz-K3g6EyC2vN8yK10vpCugD93J14PG0