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Old 12-02-2008, 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by kcdusk
I read today that pirates who took a ship with tanks and other military equipment (I'm assuming its the same ship with T-72 tanks etc) have reached agreement on a multimillion dollar ransom. If its true, the article says the crew will be released shortly, once payment details are confirmed.

I'll be amazed if this goes through. Certainly an interesting end to things ... or maybe the beginings of something else ... ??? !!!
Dammit, paying them a ransom is just encouraging them. It's the same reason why you don't (theoretically, anyway) negotiate with terrorists.
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