On November 6, pirates attacked a cruise ship off the coast of Somalia. The pirates opened fire on the ship with RPGs and AKs but they couldn't board the ship. The captain, who has my upmost respect, attempted to ram one of the small pirate vessels, but missed. He then steered the cruise ship safely out to sea.
Here's the news story.
In response to this attack, cruise line officials are discussing ways to beef up security in pirate-infested waters, such as sending more US and UN warships to patrol.
When we saw this on the news, my dad and I came up with a way to solve the pirate problem cheaply, entertainingly, and painfully(to the pirates, that is).
Everyone has heard how the cowboys used to travel across the west on trains, shooting precious bison out the windows as they went. The herds of bison were reduced drastically. Cruise lines should do the same: offer passengers the opportunity to rent a high-powered rifle and use the pirates as moving targets. It would be fun because the pirates were in inflatable boats, so after one hit they would slow down and start to sink. Then the cruise ship passengers could watch them dance around in a sinking boat, simultaneously trying to bail out with their khat bags and dodge bullets. Better yet, the crew could mount remote controlled machine guns to the side of the cruise ship. Then they just unplug the X-Box in the lounge and introduce the kids to the best game system in the world.
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It should work if none other than PIRATES use those "infested waters".
New rule:
Passengers are only allowed to fire on boats with AKs and/or RPGs.
I think arrows would be a good idea. Why? Because bows and arrows a freakin awesome, and the indians did it. Besides, its more of a challenge because the pirates stand a chance against the first few arrows, which makes their dancing all the more entertaining.
hehe busted links are funny
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