Its time for the liberal thinkers to realise that just because you care about their human rights they don't necessarily respect yours.[/quote]
TBH I couldn't give a flying duck about their human rights, it's mine I am worried about, and anything that does not provoke them when they are high on drugs is a benefit. So far, everyone, up until now has been treated really well, and this has been happening since the nineties, it's only come into the news seriously, because the reporters have got bored of other conflicts.
I'm happy not being armed (although the 50 cal like the Barrett shown above would be nice, it would be a shame to chuck it overboard and the other end of the tour), as it eases passage through all the different countries, and it is easier to calm the situation down than if you are. The RN are there as are other coalition warships, who are, on average 40 mins away, so there is only that time, to have to deal with them. If they are spotted sooner, it is more unliklely they will attack, as prevention is better than cure.