A few years ago, if we thought Johnny Depp-like characters would have the ability to hold the world shipping lanes hostage, we'd be thinking someone got access to the evidence locker.
But the international community now appears hamstrung and unable to stop pirates from seizing ships, but also unable to come up with a gameplan once they do.
Note to the good guys: al Qaeda is watching.
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