Based on today’s tragic events, I would like to update my previous ROE discussion with the following statement:
Anyone traveling through the Arabian Sea or Gulf of Aden on a ship or private yacht should be highly prepared and ready to defend themselves using deadly force.
If a boat is close enough to yell at you, they are already too close.
Shoot first, ask for forgiveness later.
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