The article is full of apologist crap.
Sure, the "pirates" might have started off with the intention to protect their coastlines from illegal fishermen and illegal waste dumping.
But now, that is no longer the case. Pirates are attacking vessels which are rightfully transiting in international waters. They are also menacing aid supply vessels which carry food and medicines for the sake of the Somali people. If anyone thinks that is good, then they're suffering from a serious case of rose-tinted-glasses.
Rebels have a tendency to start with reasonable intentions, and then go off on a bloody tangent once they see opportunities for personal gain. This is yet another example.
If the "pirates" want to be protectors, they should act like one. Right now, they are acting as bandits.
Sure, the "pirates" might have started off with the intention to protect their coastlines from illegal fishermen and illegal waste dumping.
But now, that is no longer the case. Pirates are attacking vessels which are rightfully transiting in international waters. They are also menacing aid supply vessels which carry food and medicines for the sake of the Somali people. If anyone thinks that is good, then they're suffering from a serious case of rose-tinted-glasses.
Rebels have a tendency to start with reasonable intentions, and then go off on a bloody tangent once they see opportunities for personal gain. This is yet another example.
If the "pirates" want to be protectors, they should act like one. Right now, they are acting as bandits.