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Originally Posted by Platapus
One thing to consider is that these pirates don't go out and buy these "mother ships" they steal them. Which means they are still the property of the legitimate owners.
If we sail in, guns a blazin, cowboy style, and sink the ship, the owners of the ship probably would have a case to sue us for the destruction of their property to the tune of a few cubic mega bucks.
"but we waz fightn crime" may not be an acceptable defense.
Just one more complication in a complicated issue.  |
This brings up an interesting question, how was this same issue addressed during the 17th century heyday of piracy?