cavelamb wrote:
Winston wrote:

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I mean, who wouldn't take advantage of that boogyman?


--Winston




Ah, yes, but following several centuries of tradition,

they could carry Marines...


Come to think of it, that's not a bad idea - especially for
US flagged cruse ships.

Think of the stories passengers could tell!

Might even boost passenger sales?

Sounds like 'elephant in your living room' protection.

No pachyderm in the foyer? Good, the plan must be working!

Considering that the pirates tend to avoid cruise ships,
one could better use that job description as a way to
boost enlistment in the Marines.
I can see it now: "Join the Marines; go around the world!"

Be a refreshing change to see service-people returning
from assignment, suffering nothing more serious than a
sore back and chronic smirk.

--Winston


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Don't *faff*, dear.