The United States Navy has done it again. By rescuing American hostage Captain Richard Philips from Somali pirates on Easter Sunday, the Navy has shown how to handle such a situation. Their professionalism makes it look easy.
We do not know yet how the Obama administration handled this. There is a worrying report that they preferred a “peaceful solution.” No doubt, if true, such a path placed Philips and servicemen in peril and prolonged the standoff.
The larger issues of how such lawlessness developed and why vessels do not assume the obligations of protecting themselves rather than troubling the Navy with such responsibilities need to be addressed.
This sounds like a job for NATO.
NATO does have a force in the area, but it is time for it to be expanded in order to relieve the burden on the U.S. Navy. Whether that will happen is doubtful since the Obama-love of the European Left is superficial.
Americans can be grateful once again for their armed forces. The best in world. We can join Captain Philips in his appreciation and gratitude. Thanks, U.S. Navy.
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