Somali pirates get caught, killed, and possible life in prison.

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=235&sid=4632397

Its really sad to see so many fall victim of these Somalian pirates. As reported many died, and many pirates are looking at a pretty hefty life sentence if convicted. I would be one to say "guilty by association for kidnapping" but guilty by association for attempted murder should only lie on the one that pulled the trigger. I am sorry but the two cannot be mixed very lightly. Again should they pay for what they decided to do yes, but life seems pretty drastic for something that was most likely not to have ended that way (just saying). I would also say that dumping the 9 dead bodies in the ocean is a little much. In my opinion everyone should have the right to a proper burial.

Cleared killings on Gaza Strip

http://www.jweekly.com/article/full/60642/gaza-blockade-legal-turkel-commission-finds/
Last year a ship was halted, and bordered which contained expired medications, clothing, toys, and everything else. In the end 9 people were killed.(not died)

Wow there are so many problems with this. Not much of an opinion to really stir up arguments just policy after policy that gives great umbrellas to kill. Sad scenario with many years of dirty laws.

Cuba jails U.S. citizen..

http://www.wtopnews.com/?nid=389&sid=2233548

As reported earlier this month an American citizen has been jailed in Cuba since 2009 on charges of spying. Alan Gross 60, native of Maryland was working for a firm contracted with the US agency for international development for what was reported for a Jewish community of 1500 (which that community has denied any interaction with Ross). Probably to save their own necks, ouch.

Wow I sure am glad that we were able to meet with MR. Ross, and find out if he is doing Ok. My question would be why in the heck aren't we pressuring for more than just a visit (like an immediate release). Maybe because we know who not to mess with right. I am sure Mr. Ross has family, and bills that need to be paid. Interesting enough I don't think he will be receiving a severance package for his time in jail. LOL well looks like someone got caught doing a little more than contracting. Sketchy Sketchy..... Interesting to see what will transpire. Does anyone see a major problem with this picture. Lots of information has been left out.WHY DO WE THINK?

Underwater salvage team VS. Columbian law

Its really interesting to see stakes of interest raise when your talking about a 18 billion dollar discovery. the Republic of Columbia was recently sued by a US based law firm for billions on a discovery of San Jose shipwreck over 300 years old. So for those of you not familiar basically Columbia allowed exploration in the 80's since then Columbia in 1984 changed their laws so that any treasures found off the shores of Columbia would be sole property of Columbia in exchange for a finders fee. So in nut shell one can only assume that once the discovery was evident, Columbia decided to change the rules and offer a finders fee of 5% versus the negotiated 50%, and the 5% would be subject to a 45% tax LOL. Well my opinion would be you find it you keep it, or don't ask for permission, but wait for the proper time to apologize haha simple right :). Well that's the problems that has been brewing for the last few decades.
On a serious not though I do think within a reasonable situation that it would be favorable to grant ownership within a certain distance...