Will Piracy Finally Be Attacked?

The international reaction to the rampant piracy from the Somali coast has been weak, to say the least. Various countries are escorting ships, and occasionally intercepting pirates, but no one seems comfortable with what to do with the pirates, and unless they're chased into the waters of a country that will deal with them effectively it seems they are really just released.

Spain caught and jailed some pirates for their attempt on a ship in the Indian Ocean. Now, Somali pirates are threatening the lives of some hostages unless those jailed are released.

Releasing pirates rightfully jailed would send a horrible message to criminals everywhere. Waiting could sentence the pirates hostages to death. The piracy coming from Somali needs to be swiftly and decisively ended with all military force necessary.