Please excuse my ignorance but why aren't our ships armed and ready to defend? What have I missed?
Mom
Please excuse my ignorance but why aren't our ships armed and ready to defend? What have I missed?
Blessings,
Mary
"Time and unforeseen occurrence befall us all." Ecclesiastes 9:11
Mayor
Most of these ships are merchant ships - cargo ships are not usually armed! Navy ships, yes.Originally Posted by Medusa
Please excuse my ignorance but why aren't our ships armed and ready to defend? What have I missed?
I've Been Frosted
Mom
So is there some legal reason why they can't be armed then?
Blessings,
Mary
"Time and unforeseen occurrence befall us all." Ecclesiastes 9:11
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No not that I know of.. Its just we have never had such a problem before.. Like Karen said Cargo & Transport Ships have never been armed.. However that is what they are saying now is for all the Cargo & Transport Ships need to start being with Armed Guns..
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YES - there are some legal reasons; and a lot of moral / personal reasons that
Merchant Ships should NOT be armed with guns ...
Legal Reasons:
* Many ports forbid armed Navy vessels from entering without special permission
* Armed vessels may have to dock far from populated areas
* Seamen's Unions will probably oppose arming their members without offering extra pay
* Without extensive (and expensive) training, an armed Seaman is a liability to
his own shipmates and the general public.
Moral / Personal reasons not to arm:
* Bad guys are more likely to *shoot* if they THINK the Good guys might
* Civilian Ships are not armored - poorly suited to withstand gunfire
* Civilian Seamen joined to sail the ship - not play Marine
* Where do you draw the line? How BIG a gun is OK?
My suggestion - let the Navy Guys *sink* a few more pirates and the
*thrill* of hijacking may start to fade a bit.
GO NAVY!!
Abrupt and Abrasive.
Article I, Section 8, paragraph 11 of the Constitution.
Furry PiLLarz
Says WHAT?
(I don't have my pocket reference copy handy.)
Abrupt and Abrasive.
To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water
Source.
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