Excellent - Cruise Ship repels pirates by SHOOTING at them!

This article is how it should be. We should not 'reason' with them, nor try to 'understand' them. Now - shoot at them.

An Italian Cruise ship denied pirates access to the ship by FIRING on them! Now, it should be noted that it was actually Israeli forces on board that manned the guns. You can always count on the Israelis if you REALLY need to protect something.

Good for them. Good for the cruise ship owner for having the balls to arm his vessel. Also, for having the good sense to use well trained Israeli security forces.

Folks, the world is a dangerous place. You can go through life with you head in a bodily orifice and 'hope' you will be safe. Or, you can do something about it.