If I owned a ship, I would defend it. Rocket launchers are cheap in comparison. Are the logistics or legalities a problem in that regard?

On the other hand, re sending in the marines... well, only if they have the authority to tell the pirates they have ONE choice, that being surrender and live or die... no surrender... NO prisoners. Immediate execution with extreme predjudice. Fish food and good riddance.

Personally, I like the no prisoners thing in either case. But, that's kinda harsh I suppose. I mean, they are just trying to buy new shoes for their kids, right? Just trying to make an honest living in a world gone mad? Surely we should sympathize with their plight?