Well, the captain is free, and the Navy Seals with sniper guns shot and killed 3 of the pirates.  The Captain escaped unharmed.  The 4th pirate is in US custody.  According to a report:  "Acting on a standing order from President Obama to move in when Phillips was in "imminent danger" snipers were ordered to fire."   Way to go Obama.  That will certainly be to his credit.  The pirates had an AK47 to the back of the head of the Captain.  That and previous shots fired were enough and the Seals took their shots.

Here's a follow up story  Not a surprise.  The Pirates vow to avenge the death of their co-pirates.  hmmmm, how dare the US fight back against terrorists who threaten innocent people.  Now those terrorists are mad and will retaliate. 

So what.  Now is the time to bring it to those cowards.  A far more noble task than Iraq.  Many nations are suffering at the hands of these pirates.  I hope the international community takes this opportunity to band together for the good of humanity and defeat these pirates.  No more $$ should be given to these crooks.  That only guarentees more of the same. 

Make no mistake, the pirates will want revenge.  Stay away, and keep the gun loaded.  Head snots only.  No warning shots to approaching vessels.  Sink em.  BAM!  If every time they sink an approaching vessel, or shoot the pirates as they try to board, how long before they try their luck somewhere else?