http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/11/us-warships-block-help-fo_n_185830.htmlA Pentagon official who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the negotiations said in Washington Saturday morning that there had been no developments overnight. He declined to comment on the report that the U.S. Navy had turned back the pirates.
However, two U.S. officials said Saturday that FBI agents are investigating the Somali pirates who are holding Phillips hostage, raising the possibility of federal charges against the men if they are captured. The officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case.
The FBI cannot effectively bargain because the word of an American has no value. And I suspect that the Somalis are afraid to surrender because they fear being raped, tortured, and killed.
They're dealing with American servicemen. They're dealing with lawless animals.
