observer Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Reminded me that the ancient Romans had a problem of piracy in the Mediterranian, where their grain supplies from Egypt were threatened and VIPs were regularly ransommed. So they commissioned Consul Gnius Pompieus (Pompey the Great) to sort it out, and in the usual methodical Roman manner, he divided the Med into operational sectors, positioned a Squadron of warships to clear each section of pirates and attacked their Cicilian HQ in S/Turkey; thus sorting the problem in 12 months. Seems there is nothing new under the sun, and the lesson of history are there, providing we look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Original Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Personaly i would let the special forces sort it out by taking down any Pirates using any force that is required but as usual international law prohibits such things.. well at the moment it does..lets hope they gett his sorted out ASAP.. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted November 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Well the Romans certainly knew how to sort problems out - methodically and remorselessly. At the seige of Numantia, the besieged Spanish General told the Romans that they would hold out for 10 years; to which the Roman General replied; OK we'll take the fort the day after 10 years. Needless to say, the sight of such resolve caused him to surrender immediatley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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