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**actifadepette** · 02-03-2010, 04:35 PM

It wouldn't have eliminated one batch of pirates and sent a message to others that piracy might not be a healthy career choice?

Unlikely. There aren't a whole lot of options for these people. And, young men aren't known for their strong grip on the concept of their own mortality. Killing these men would have potentially triggered reprisals gainst future hostages. It would have been very unlikely to result in difficulty recruiting.

02-03-2010, 04:35 PM	#26
actifadepette Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 438 Senior Member	It wouldn't have eliminated one batch of pirates and sent a message to others that piracy might not be a healthy career choice? Unlikely. There aren't a whole lot of options for these people. And, young men aren't known for their strong grip on the concept of their own mortality. Killing these men would have potentially triggered reprisals gainst future hostages. It would have been very unlikely to result in difficulty recruiting.
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