Tuesday, March 15, 2005

Pirates...who doesn't love 'em?

Well, certainly the "Yarrg" saying ,peg-legged, hook-handed, sword & musket wielding guys with eye-patches and parrots.

But there are some people getting a little pissed off about modern pirates, who are pretty proficient thugs.

Just yesterday there was this little treat.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4350177.stm

The pirates struck on Monday night and seized money and documents from the Japanese-registered boat. Indonesia sent three navy ships to the area, though officials said the pirates could now be in Malaysian waters.

In case you're wondering - what is the achetype of a pirate who takes over modern ships?

The attack followed a raid by 35 pirates, armed with rocket launchers.

Somehow, swords and muskets have way more panache - but maybe that's just me.

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