Pirates Attack Americans.

Somali pirates attacked an American cargo ship, and have taken the Captain hostage. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/09/world/africa/09pirates.html This is a story I would have never thought I'd have to report upon. But there are actually still pirates terrorising the seven seas. From Africa to Asia. I feel that merchant ships should be allowed to be armed, for there own protection. The Navy can not be everywhere at one. And with ships, and for that matter airplanes, being withour firearms, they are vulnerable to hijackings. Outlaws do not care about weapons bans. With law abiding citizens not allowed to possess guns, only criminals would have them. Also I support the idea of granting letters of marque, liscencing privateers to collect a bounty for capturing enemy ships. Article 1, section 8, of the U.S. Constitution, authorises the Congress to punish piracy, and give rewards to those who apprehend pirates. My thoughts, and prayers, are with the family of this sea captain, and those in the armed services who protect us at sea. Like the Coast Guard, Navy, and Marines, for instance.