Any bets on the outcome?

[Raider Ronnie]

Originally Posted by spence

You ever stop and think that's exactly why he jumped on the US boat in the first place?

I'm sure he's going to be held accountable for his actions (as he should) but this isn't the person to make an example of. A bullet Buck? The kid is 16 and has probably seen little more than poverty and violence his entire life. These kids are pawns, they need to go after the big fish...

-spence

You are something else defending this friggin criminal !!!

[spence]

Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

You are something else defending this friggin criminal !!!

Can you read?

-spence

[buckman]

Originally Posted by spence

Can you read?

-spence

I think what you wrote Spence could be taken as excuse making. IMO

[spence]

Originally Posted by buckman

I think what you wrote Spence could be taken as excuse making. IMO

I clearly stated I thought he would be held accountable and that I agreed that he should. That isn't excuse making.

Pointing out that Somalia is a %$%$%$%$hole, and that he's a product of perhaps the most broken country on the planet isn't making excuses, it's reality.

It seems as though many people simply can't comprehend an alternate point of view. For instance, to try to understand the rage that drives a Palestinian teenager to strap a bomb to themselves.

To do so doesn't mean you're attempting to justify or legitimize their actions, and perhaps more importantly, with a broader understanding one can prescribe better solutions.

As Sun Tzu said:

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not your enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

-spence

[buckman]

Originally Posted by spence

A bullet Buck? The kid is 16 and has probably seen little more than poverty and violence his entire life. These kids are pawns, they need to go after the big fish...

-spence

You forgot this part?

[spence]

Originally Posted by buckman

You forgot this part?

That was covered under the "he's a product of the most broken country on the planet" statement.

The fact of the matter is that this kid probably doesn't know any better. There was good article in GQ last month on the issue. The pirates are bringing a lot of money into the communities and providing food and support that the people can't get any other way.

They are seen as modern day Robin Hood's.

That doesn't mean his actions are justified at all. It does mean that making an example of him will do nothing to help the situation. Only addressing the root causes, a terribly weak Somali government and the pirate leadership who's directing the pawns will ever improve the situation.

-spence

[buckman]

Originally Posted by spence

That was covered under the "he's a product of the most broken country on the planet" statement.

The fact of the matter is that this kid probably doesn't know any better. There was good article in GQ last month on the issue. The pirates are bringing a lot of money into the communities and providing food and support that the people can't get any other way.

They are seen as modern day Robin Hood's.

That doesn't mean his actions are justified at all. It does mean that making an example of him will do nothing to help the situation. Only addressing the root causes, a terribly weak Somali government and the pirate leadership who's directing the pawns will ever improve the situation.

-spence

I believe this kid was a pirate leader.

I missed last months GQ , I was reading fishing mags.

[spence]

Originally Posted by buckman

I believe this kid was a pirate leader.

No, I'm talking about the kingpins. The guys building the gigantic mansions on the Somali coast. I doubt they're doing the dirty work.

I missed last months GQ , I was reading fishing mags.

PM me your addy and I'll send you clippings from all the Dolce and Gabanna ads

-spence

[buckman]

Originally Posted by spence

PM me your addy and I'll send you clippings from all the Dolce and Gabanna ads

-spence

Sweet

[scottw]

Originally Posted by spence

That was covered under the "he's a product of the most broken country on the planet" statement.-spence

I thought we were the most broken country on the planet...aren't the dems constantly telling us that every aspect of America is broken and "in crisis"

The fact of the matter is that this kid probably doesn't know any better. There was good article in GQ last month on the issue. The pirates are bringing a lot of money into the communities and providing food and support that the people can't get any other way(like Obama).

You should be his lawyer Spence Alynski..."he didn't know any better"..poor baby...I knew you were a GQ metrosexual...but judging by your photo...you really need a haircut...



They are seen as modern day Robin Hood's. so is Obama..does that make him a pirate too? will he be bare chested with a parrot on his shoulder on the next cover of TIME?...



That doesn't mean his actions are justified at all. It does mean that making an example of him will do nothing to help the situation. Only addressing the root causes(CALL THE UN), a terribly weak Somali government and the pirate leadership who's directing the pawns will ever improve the situation.

yeah...punishment doesn't ever work... what we need to do is put the entire country of Somalia on welfare courtesy of America, I mean...we're loaded...or...we could just print more money...and that will solve everything....or ban the use of the word pirate all together...that's another approach.....


LET OUR PIRATE GO !!!!!....HE'S A HARMLESS TWIT...YOU MUST ACQUIT!

[Raider Ronnie]

We should have fitted him for one of these hats !

[Cool Beans]

That hat is Awesome!!!!

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

We should have fitted him for one of these hats !

Now that is sweet. I want one.

Someone could make a fortune on that hat. I'd probably buy at least one.

[buckman]

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

Now that is sweet. I want one.

Someone could make a fortune on that hat. I'd probably buy at least one.

You will need two, one for the lib side and one for the good side of you

[JohnnyD]

Originally Posted by buckman

You will need two, one for the lib side and one for the good side of you

I've been noticing the "good side" coming out more and more lately with some of the things that have been going on in this wonderful state of ours.

When are we going fishing?