Shores of Tripoli Part 2

Navy Seal snipers ended the hostage crisis on Easter with three simultaneous and well aimed shots into the heads of the three pirates holding an American ship captain hostage in an enclosed lifeboat. The NYT reported earlier that the navy had asked permission more than once to use deadly force to free the captain, and 44 had at last relented, giving approval if the life of the captain was in imminent danger. That moment arrived fortuitously as two of the pirates exposed themselves through an open hatch while a third was visible through an open window holding his assault rifle close to the captain. Night vision scopes and excellent marksmanship took out the pirates. A fourth, injured during the re-taking of the vessel by the crew, had already surrendered for medical care.
44 smartly took credit for the success of the mission, as was his right. If it had failed, he would not have been able to blame it on his predecessor. Lacking from his statement were details about how to prevent additional hijackings, other than it would entail working with our "partners." One assumes he was not talking about our NATO partners, who denied his request for combat troops for the war in Afghanistan. They will supply "trainers" for the Afghan army and most will leave after the upcoming elections.
44 gave no hints that the towns where the pirates live would be subject to attack. Tactically it would be best that any attacks come as a surprise. Time will tell if he chooses to be pro-active or not.