Originally Posted by
Juice2352
This is what happens when we live in a country that is powerful enough to cover up injustices. Granted, taking a hostage is inexcusable, but the reasoning for committing such an act is understandable. Somalia as an underdeveloped country and certainly doesn't have a unified, organized militia that can actually defend itself. Even more, is it even plausible for them to wage war on European countries or the U.S.? No. The fact is powerful, influential governments are more than capable of taking advantage of situations like the one presented on the shores of Somalia. This happens with a stunning regularity, but is never publicized to the ignorant masses (myself included) because governments would never want to be portrayed in a negative light. I accept the fact that the world we live in is a zero-sum game, but this is ridiculous. Exploiting a defenseless country and kicking them when they're down is pathetic. It's unfortunate that this will continue to happen because few will know this truth, even fewer will attempt to do anything about it, and governments/countries will do everything in their power to silence the knowledgeable.