Pirates Attack Maersk Alabama - again!

Remember the Maersk Alabama? It was the ship Somalian pirates seized in April taking the ship's captain hostage. The situation ended when SEAL sharpshooters simultaneously took out three pirates at night. It was a clear case of self defense and appropriate accolades flowed toward the SEAL warriors who pulled off the feat. Yet, burbling below all the kudos for the strong US response to having a US citizen taken hostage was speculation that there was great angst within the White House. The new administration was upset that this situation ended so violently. There was grumbling that the Navy had failed to follow the rules of engagement they had been given. I suspect the real source of the discomfort was that some in the administration thought this was a clear case where "capitalist exploiters of the earth" were resisting a simple Somalian attempt at redistribution of rich exploiters ill gotten wealth from those who had too much to those who had none at all. And after all, much of the media commented, Somali pirates had never harmed their hostages, beyond depriving them of their freedom until their ransom had been paid. Last night, the ship was attacked by pirates off Somalia again according to, "Pirates attack US-flag ship again." This time though the ship had a "protection detachment" on-board who "repelled" the attackers. The owners of the ship had decided not to passively allow their ships and crews to be preyed upon. No doubt they knew that in today's world of ambiguous morality, there was a strong possibility that "next time" they might not be able to count on a armed and unequivocal response from the US. Good for them - it's called "looking out" for one's employees. It is what a responsible employer does. Perhaps some politicians might take a lesson from that behavior? Nah ... they are too busy "spreading other people's wealth around."