USA Today wrote: "I want to be very clear that we are resolved to halt the rise of piracy in that region and to achieve that goal, we're going to have to continue to work with our partners to prevent future attacks”, President Obama said.Richard Phillips, the captain of “MV Maersk Alabama” ship was held captive for 5 days by the Somalian pirates. On Sunday he was freed by commando from American ship "USS Bainbridge (DDG-96)”. Three pirates were killed and one caught. The Chief of Pentagon, Robert Gates announced that these pirates were just 17 to 19 years old.
A question that comes into our mind these days is why all on a sudden there is too much importance given to the sailors and the piracy problem, delegating the other more important issues like nuclear programs of North Korea and Iran, or war in Iraq, or fight against Taliban’s in Afghanistan and Pakistan, or even the economic crisis in the world? It is the politician Obama who wants to show to the world that he is still in control.
Isn't it a political ploy of President Obama to show the world as he completes his 100 days in the office that he is the man on the block who has everything under his control? What is your opinion?
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