Somali Pirates

[Sundae]

In this country there are multiple issues with Somali immigrants, mostly because of the lawless regime they are escaping from.

GENERALISING HERE.

They are unlikely to vote, not having much understanding of the democratic process. They do not place value on education, not having experienced it themselves. They tend to be hard-line Muslims given that religion has been one of the most stable centres of their life. Young men are used to defending their families by force - issues of honour are highly important.

If you come from a country without an effective Govt where might is right and are offered housing and money, well. It's a culture shock to say the least.

I'm neither defending nor denigrating Somalis here.
Just saying what Bruce said. Brutual regimes and hard times affect people's lifestyles.

[richlevy]

Originally Posted by Sundae

They do not place value on education, not having experienced it themselves.

Wait, I thought Rick Santorum was from the U.S.....

Originally Posted by Sundae

If you come from a country without an effective Govt where might is right and are offered housing and money, well. It's a culture shock to say the least.

Depending on how the election goes, send them here in 3 years. They might feel right at home.

As far as the Somalis are concerned, this is where the ultra-Libertarian/Anarchist argument falls apart. You will need a government strong enough to protect your borders. Not to wage wars of choice, but to actually police the coast and airways.

[sexobon]

Looks like those two divers went out on the buddy system.

ETA: RIP

[xoxoxoBruce]

Speers said the Seychelles police report includes observations about the presence of drugs and paraphernalia in the room where the two men were found dead, although the type of drug is unknown.

Could have been pot, so we don't know they OD'd yet.
Methinks it was boredom that killed them.

[glatt]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Methinks it was boredom that killed them.

Yeah. That's got to be a really crap job. Sitting in a tiny cabin, probably breathing a mixture of diesel fumes and salt air, for months on end. Of course they took drugs. It's basically sitting in prison for a living.

[Gravdigr]

Originally Posted by glatt

Yeah. That's got to be a really crap job. Sitting in a tiny cabin, probably breathing a mixture of diesel fumes and salt air, for months on end. Of course they took drugs. It's basically sitting in prison for a living.

I would imagine they were allowed out of their cabin.

If they asked nicely, I bet they could even go on deck.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Smart ass.
Heroin it is.

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Police on the island nation of Seychelles say that two former U.S. Navy SEALs found dead aboard the ship Maersk Alabama died of respiratory failure and were suspected to have had heart attacks, possibly from drug use.

The police said Monday that a syringe and traces of heroin were found in their cabin. Police said samples are being sent to Mauritius for analysis to establish if the men had consumed “a substance” that could have caused the health failures.

[footfootfoot]

I say it was a hit and the drugs are a red herring.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Could be, the rest of the crew pissed at these high paid bums that didn't help with the work, grabbed the best prostitutes in port, and farted on the guy behind them on the ladders.

[orthodoc]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Could be, the rest of the crew pissed at these high paid bums that didn't help with the work, grabbed the best prostitutes in port, and farted on the guy behind them on the ladders.

There you go, Bruce, you have the plot for a bestseller. No, a movie.

[tw]

Originally Posted by orthodoc

There you go, Bruce, you have the plot for a bestseller. No, a movie.

First movie was Captain Phillips. They cannot call it CP II. What would the sequeal be named? "The Crew Strikes Back"?

[footfootfoot]

Farting was the last straw.