Was Obama Right to Authorize Violence Against Somali Pirates?

Some question Obama's decision to use force in the rescue of the American captain held hostage

April 14, 2009 RSS Feed Print

Reports Ken Walsh on Obama's authorization of force against the Somali pirates: "The long-term consequences of the rescue could still be negative, however. Vice Adm. William Gortney told reporters in Bahrain yesterday that the use of force could 'escalate violence in this part of the world' by inflaming the pirates and others against the United States."  Was Obama right to authorize force against the Somali pirates? Will the president's decision deter pirates from taking hostages in the future? Or will it give them incentive for revenge? Post your thoughts.

Previously: Caroline Kennedy, Ambassador to the Vatican?

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Thoughfactor of 8:42PM December 08, 2009

I don't understand why these companies don't pay ex-military to ensure the protection of our goods. Better to pay for security than ransom.

jean sonnier of PA 10:50PM July 27, 2009

i think that somalia should be helpd imediatly and fast iu think that this is a genocide and they should help now please my uncle just died

abdirashid of OH 1:37PM May 15, 2009

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