TheLastSovietSniper

And what was the provoking done to incur two groups of people getting run over?

Maritime security contractor here. Don't worry about it. Most confrontations with pirates end as soon as soon as they see a security team with weapons. It should be noted that most pirates are desperate ex-fishermen just trying to make a quick buck. However, there are also the hardened professionals who are a little ballsier. That being said, they're not terrorists or revolutionaries. They don't want to die for a cause; they want to get rich and not die trying. Just by having a security team aboard (I don't suppose it's Bowline Defense and you just picked up a big french fellow by the name of Valerie?) you're pretty damn safe. We're all ex-military, with better weapons and equipment. They're (again, no generalizations) mostly amateurs with old AK-47s. There may be the occasional RPG-7, but those have a range of what, 300m? It’s a policy to shoot them on sight, but we'd rather not. They are human beings after all. Yet, when it comes down to it, we'll be ready to make the decision to kill to defend. Don't be concerned about that either. As someone who's crawled through barbed wire, I can say it's a bitch. You (should) have it around the entire perimeter of your vessel. That bobs up and down. Right there they'll have some difficulty getting aboard. Assuming they actually get that close, because remember, there is a team of trained paramilitary professionals on-board. And if they do get aboard, again, trained paramilitary professionals to deal with. And you'll be in the citadel meantime. If it is a Bowline Defense team with you, I can assure you that you are protected by professionals that take the work very seriously, and they will do their very best to protect you and the rest of the crew. Relax. Do your work, watch movies in your free time, but never worry. We've got your back.

Wow, I"m really suprised they're not armed. Are you certain? Anyway, be carfeful. The sea be a cruel and treacherous bitch. Yarr. So far I've seen two sides two this type of situation. I'd love to see a somali pirate pose a question. (Probably be along the lines.of "where are you, what's your sailing plan and what do you have on board). Also, you have internet onboard? That's pretty sweet.

If there were to be a two state solution then a wall wouldn't have been built

Explain.

Bruce Wayne?