Obama 1.... Pirates 0

Pocono Joe · 15-04-2009 10:00pm

Good old Republican Representative Ron Paul has an answer to the pirate situation (and would probably be cheaper than if the government took action). Utilize a little-known congressional power using the letters of marque and reprisal, a power written into the Constitution that allows the United States to hire private citizens to keep international waters safe. It was used heavily during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Letters of marque serve as official warrants from the government, allowing privateers to seize or destroy enemies, their loot and their vessels in exchange for bounty money. (But… The letters also require would-be thrill seekers to post a bond promising to abide by international rules of war.)

CALLING ALL PRIVATEERS! (does anybody else see a new reality show in this?)