Legal Commentary

Somali Pirates Hold U.S. Ship Captain Hostage

By Jeralyn

The FBI has sent hostage negotiators to try and obtain the release of the U.S. Maersk Alabama captain Richard Phillips being held hostage by Somali pirates. The pirates have sent reinforcements to their comrades.

Captain Phillips selflessly volunteered himself to protect the other crew members. Let's hope for his safe return. [More...]

I remember the stories my smuggling clients in the 80's told about being attacked by pirates in the South China seas when bringing boatloads of pot and Thai sticks back to the U.S. They made it sound exciting.

What's happening in the Indian Ocean sounds awful. It also dampens my enthusiasm for visiting the Seychelles, Mauritius and the Maldives, all places I would like to go one day.

One more from Jimmy Buffett:

Full post as published by TalkLeft on April 09, 2009 (boomark / email).