Ron Paul: Responses to Piracy

Posted by Patrick Semmens in April 20th 2009

Ron Paul’s latest Straight Talk Express column:
The recent episode with the Somali pirates has brought to the forefront many questions about maritime security. What is the best way to deal with a gang of criminals, not acting on behalf of any country, when they attack private vessels? Under whose jurisdiction are these types of criminals [...]

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Recarving Rushmore

Posted by Patrick Semmens in April 14th 2009

Ron Paul interviews Ivan Eland:

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The Constitutional Response to Pirates

Posted by Patrick Semmens in April 10th 2009

Letters of Marque, of course.
Article I, Section 8 (Powers of Congress): “To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make Rules concerning Captures on Land and Water”
Congressman Paul explained the use of Letters of Marque and Reprisal on the floor of Congress after September 11, 2001:
Authority to grant letters of marque and reprisal [...]

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