December 04, 2008 Opinion » Viewpoint

Argh. Somali Pirates 

Why aren't we doing something?

by John Branston
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I'm the loudmouthed pundit. I'm supposed to have the answers, or at least pretend to. But I'm baffled, confused even. So I'm turning the tables to ask you, dear reader: Why aren't we bombing the crap out of Somalia's pirates? ...

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