Phuket Yachtie Four 'Slaughtered by Pirates'
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
CNN and MSNBC are both reporting that all four Americans aboard a yacht hijacked by Somali pirates had been killed. The hostages were shot during negotiations for their release, CNN said.
The yacht Quest was owned by Jean and Scott Adam, who left on their voyage from Phuket, and as Christian evangelists the much-travelled pair carried Bibles with them on board.
Also on Quest were another American couple, Phyllis Macay and Bob Riggle.
They had been traveling with yachts participating in the Blue Water Rally since their departure from Phuket earlier this month, rally organisers said Sunday.
Then the Quest struck out on its own into pirate waters.
Four US Navy ships had been shadowing the Quest after it was taken over by the pirates.
While negotiations were underway to gain the release of the Americans, US forces responded to gunfire aboard the Quest, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Two of the pirates were killed by US forces and 13 captured, officals said. After boarding the Quest, military personnel found the bodies of two other pirates.
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I just learn that the 4 Americans have been killed.
Source: CBS Television
Posted by
Whistle-Blower
on
February 22, 2011 22:18
What a bunch of politically correct wimps we have become, we allow these pirates to do as they please and can't stop them the only people with any balls is the Russians, they kill them.
Well its real easy, draw a line around the Somalian coast and we have enough warships in that area to enforce that using modern technology and any body who tries to venture through that with out being stopped and searched we blow out of the water. How long do you think the nonsense that has been going on for years now will continue.
The trouble is the west is all trying to be politically correct as you think its a Muslim problem where as these are a bunch of thugs and this never works with this sort.
''Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a piece of s**t by the clean end.''
Posted by
Capt Canada
on
February 22, 2011 23:23
I really wonder, why they do not sink the "mother" ships of the pirates, bomb their villas and predate their leaders. How many years more? How many more millions pressed out of ship owners? How many more dead? This business must be made much more costly for the pirates.
Posted by
Lena
on
February 23, 2011 05:16
How did being a Christian help these people in their time of need?
I'd like to know, Where is your god now?
Posted by
Glen
on
February 23, 2011 06:32
Editor Comment:
Hardly the right time to display your personal prejudices, Glen. Show compassion, please.
Editor:
A quote from cnn.com.
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/02/22/somalia.us.yacht/
"They were very conscious of the threat posed by pirates, Stolnitz said, adding that Scott Adam had said weeks before that he was concerned about pirate activity in the area, a region he had never visited. But, he said, Adam was determined to sail the world himself rather than ship his boat, as some other yacht owners have done."
They were aware of the dangers but still proceeded, right into the hand of muslim somalis.
What other outcome did they expect?
Converting the somali pirates to Christianity?
No sympathy.
Posted by
Glen
on
February 23, 2011 07:11
Condolences to the four Phuket yachties evangelists, killed by somali pirates this morning.
Are we now too weak to fight back against these scumbag pirates, no we have become weak pc drols. RIP.
Posted by
GrahamM
on
February 23, 2011 08:13
Nothing in the report supports the inference the victims were killed by the pirates. With four gunships, "responding..," I'd say it was likely to have been the US Navy.
Posted by
Cap't. Kirk
on
February 23, 2011 10:29
Editor Comment:
The US military certainly has a history of dodging cases involving ''friendly fire,'' but best wait to see. Let's hope death came quickly.
@ Chalong Bronson
I don't have compassion for who walk into known danger but i do have compassion for the people who have to put up with your personality on a daily basis around Chalong. Glad you're gone.
Posted by
Glen
on
February 23, 2011 10:39
I wonder if having all those bibles on board got the islamic pirates a bit upset with them.
the greatest threat to islam is competition by other religions ( not as strict)
Posted by
mikey
on
February 23, 2011 22:57
@ Chalong Bronson.
We know already when you're coming from the amount of talking you do and it surprises everyone how you find the time to breathe with the talking going out and the food going in. Ao Chalong pier bar owners are already stocking up on earplugs for their guests.
Posted by
Glen
on
February 24, 2011 10:14
If one wants to access the Suez canal, you have to go by Somali pirates.
Otherwise, transit to Europe is all the way west around Africa.
Posted by
Cap't. Kirk
on
February 24, 2011 13:33
@ Chalong Bronson.
Sorry, I'm not the owner of Mr India.
You must be another bible nut if you got bent out of shape about my first entry and calling for a compassion.
Would you ride a bike through Afghanistan?
Would you go for a midday run through Ramadi or Baghdad?
They knew the dangers of Somali pirates they still sailed into harms way.
Sorry, no compassion for the reckless.
Posted by
Glen
on
February 24, 2011 14:12
@Glen,
You have no compassion for the reckless? Yet you have a reputation for crashing your motorbike in the street on Chalong pier road in a rather drunken and reckless fashion? Your drunken behavior is nothing short of reckless on a daily basis, and this will eventually lead to your demise. Then we can all sit around and tell jokes and show no compassion. How does that sound?
Posted by
Jesse
on
February 24, 2011 18:14
Editor Comment:
Is Glen practicing his religion?
@ Jesse.
Who do you think i am?
How does riding a motorbike in Phuket,Thailand have any bearing on a suicidal couple in Somali pirate waters?
By the way, I am not suicidal to be even sit a motorbike while stationary and prefer the safety of 4 wheels.
I'm not a clown here to tell jokes, i'm talking about compassion for a couple with an obvious death wish.
Posted by
Glen
on
February 24, 2011 21:16
Editor Comment:
Glen, Will you swear that on a stack of Bibles?
@ Editor
Sure, i could swear on a stack of Quran's,Torah's and even the holy bible if it makes you feel better but it won't mean anything. Religion is for the uneducated masses.
Posted by
Glen
on
February 24, 2011 21:35
Editor Comment:
Educated people are not religious? Hmmm, news to me, Glen
@ Editor.
I stand corrected.
The educated bible nuts are usually politicians in the position of power to manipulate the masses.
The yachties can't to educated knowing where they were going weeks before their journey and sailing into Islamic pirate waters with a boat full of bibles.
An educated duo would not have make that choice after the weeks of uncertainty about the trip.
Smart or suicidal?
Posted by
Glen
on
February 24, 2011 22:17
well for the first these pirates operates in the most corrupt area in the world, and as you know these people have money, second all neighboring countries have a large population of somali people, they don't want to upset them up and get more problems inside their own country with protests, bombs etc etc,that why they don't announse
their thoughts or opinions.
Not so many pirates have survived from attacks in tz etc. But this are big business and the money is invested in neighboring countries like Kenya, where they have acquired power and services
Posted by
Petter
on
February 25, 2011 18:43
OMG!!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
another nail in the coffin of your reputation brons and i can hear the keys ringing jesse. thanks heaps you guys made my day
Posted by
Sam
on
February 25, 2011 18:58
another blow to your reputation brons...and are you still hiding behind skirts jesse? thanks for making my day. that is so awesome!
Posted by
Sam
on
February 25, 2011 19:10
Please be careful with your headlines. Yacht owners being killed by Somalian pirates... the fact that they had been in Phuket previously does not justify the headline, which - when I read it - implies that there are pirates in Phuket.
Posted by
Jamie
on
February 25, 2011 23:57
Editor Comment:
We don't write implications. Readers draw conclusions. Most readers would not draw that conclusion.
send me an email glenn, snamos@hotmail.com
I would love to meet you and buy you a beer. As for the forum topic, I feel for the couple but if you play with fire....
Posted by
Sam
on
February 26, 2011 00:28
Actually, editor, the facts are behind Glen. It's a researched, proven fact that a graph of religiosity (belief in a god, for example) shows an inverse correlation to education. Put simply, the higher a degree you've been able to attain, the less likely you are to hold religious beliefs. >Snap.<
You can read about the evidence by simply typing +corellation +religion +education into Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.
Posted by
Tired of The Act
on
February 26, 2011 12:35
Editor Comment:
I don't think it's a statistic that counts for any conclusions. Religion is an individual choice, and best left that way. The only thing worse than a religious zealot is an anti-religious zealot.
@Sam
Thanks for the invite Sam, however I will respectfully decline. I am not gay, and I am not interested in having a beer with you. I had thought this was PhuketWan, not Adult Friend Finder.
Posted by
Glen
on
February 27, 2011 01:12
Editor Comment:
Well, we'd certainly like to help you find happiness, Glen.
Note: *This appears to be a different Glen to the other Glen.
looks like the alkies have had their fun yacking out how it's safer to sit on their barstool with their mates.
now back to the news story at hand.
Posted by
JingJing
on
February 27, 2011 08:32
@ Editor.
That post above is not posted by me and i would respectfully like it deleted and IP address checked against other bloggers posting in this topic.
Was the email address submitted even the same as mine?
I met Sam for a beer and it was a wild time at sailors rest where this topic was discussed by people who actually knew the couple that was slaughtered.
The couple were concerned and discussed it with people but still went forward with the trip.
Again, play with fire and you get burnt.
Posted by
Glen
on
February 27, 2011 09:56
Editor Comment:
As you know, Glen, we seldom interfere with the right of commenters to pretend to be whatever they like to be.
@ Editor.
Was the email address submitted the same as the one i submit my comments?
Obviously not.
I always blog using my real name and email.
It shows your moderation skills lack credibility as you allowed someone to post using my name and make slanderous accusations that i'm gay when it was obvious the email addresses are not the same.
Why let that ride?
You moderate other topics when libel comments are made.
Once again, please delete that libelous post.
Posted by
Glen
on
February 27, 2011 11:20
Editor Comment:
Can one anonymous person libel another anonymous person by impersonation? I don't think so, Glen. The fantasy world of online comment doesn't count. We are certainly aware of libels in the real world. Use your real full name, and your real reputation would deserve to be protected. Use a four-letter pseudonym, and your ''reputation'' is about as valid as your opinion.
It's a different case, for example, at Thai Visa, where my real name was used and where I have been libelled - without even being allowed to respond. TV closed my membership without consultation or notification some time back. Now they allow libels to be posted, without giving me the option to respond, then close the thread so the lies are left dangling for all to read. So much for freedom of expression and opinion online, eh, Glen? There's certainly no editorial integrity at Thai Visa.
@ editor
Just admit the post regarding gay insults and adult friend finder was not posted using my submitted email address.
You know it wasn't so why would you allow it?
Do you enjoy the drama and trouble it may bring against a few expats that frequent the same area?
Maybe if you kept the place moderated in a professional manner many would would take you seriously.
Yes, i have seen you being slandered on Thai Visa but i don't post there and i don't know you, i only judge you on how you conduct yourself on this website.
I'll leave it at that and i hope you can just admit that entry was not submitted by me just to prove my point.
Posted by
Glen
on
February 27, 2011 11:43
Editor Comment:
I don't check email addresses, Glen, unless there's some cause to do so. While we have occasionally banned commenters from reading Phuketwan, anyone with an email address is free to comment here. The people who deserve most regard are those who use their real names - although the opinions of others are often of value. Online comment is - regrettably - not just free but easy.
Hi ED.
It seems a little two-faced to ask posters to use their real names, when, on your phuketwan websites you are too scared to post pictures of yourself or your team? Whats up you afraid or you just hiding behind the facade of protecting yours and your reporters identity. Come on what is good for the goose is good for the gander. Print this comment you at phuketwan???????
Posted by
GrahamM
on
February 27, 2011 12:29
Editor Comment:
Send us your photo, GrahamM, then we will know what someone who makes shallow, thoughtless comments looks like.
Why don't you go ask George?
yeah i wont be using this site again. People logging in with the same IP addresses for other Tags should be barred ...you can be positive none of the posts are mine in a bodgy name as my IP address should be in BKK now. Im in transit on the way to see an old mate....It would be interesting to know where the IP address appeared from gay Glen, Im sure a few people are looking for that one. This has gone way off topic now though...but there is some interesting articles on the piracy reporting center website....not sure if im allowed to post it on here....but catch you all later and if there is any posts from "me" then it ain't really me because I wont be back to read or comment
Posted by
Sam Kelly
on
February 27, 2011 20:09
Editor Comment:
It's a voluntary thing here, Sam-who-won't-be-back-again. We don't believe in convention or compulsion. We rely on our readers to be honest. Both email addresses from the two people using ''Glen'' contain the word ''Glen.'' To assume you are the only ''Sam Kelly'' in the world when your email is nothing like Sam Kelly indicates how impossible it is to verify the real identity of contributors. Nobody tracks real identities. Most people online are posers.
This thread is a disgrace. What are you, schoolchildren? Phuketwan - you used to win awards for your journalism. Now you publish this mindless rubbish.
Posted by
sailorgirl
on
March 7, 2011 14:33
Editor Comment:
The journalism ends with the last full stop in the article, sailorgirl. Then the readers have their say.
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I just learn that the 4 Americans have been killed.
Source: CBS Television
Posted by Whistle-Blower on February 22, 2011 22:18