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Originally Posted by Raellus
As a taxpayer, it bugs me that I'm paying for my military to protect shipping companies that could be doing a lot more to protect themselves.
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Armed response to pirates might not be seen as "core business" for shipping companies.
Diesel mechanic, check. Knot tieing, check. Navigation by stars, check. Ability to fire automatic weapons, um .... no but i am willing to learn on the job.
Arming crew (non-combatants) probably isnt the right way to go.
Do airplanes pay for undercover sky marshals? (I dont know the answer).
Just thinking of a similar situation. Its almost like asking basic ships crew to make a citazens arrest.
I think having a well defined shipping lane that is protected by a UN type force (OK, dont laugh at the UN idea) might work better. Not sure how practical it is though having shipping restricted to a super-sea-way.