The previous administration and the United Nations have known about piracy for many years but have chosen until recently to do very little.

Piracy against any ship should be considered an attack on the country where the ship is registered. It is time for nations to go after existing pirates so they don't strike again by putting armed marshals on ships that might be in danger.

Thanks, Navy Seals, for a job well done and for allowing Capt. Richard Phillips to be saved from these terrorists who must be brought to justice.

Betty Fowler

Lawrenceville, Ga.