The thing is absolutley NO hostages have been killed. The only peoply the pirates have killed was an Indian rescue team where six Indians were killed. If the SEALs DID attemt a rescue, and i'm sue they would suceed, they would be risking rescuer and hostage lives. Plus, An Indian destroyer destroyed a pirate vessel carrying 8 Chinese hostages. The pirates keep the hostages in good shape, to preserve their value. In all, we should just pay ransom. We're rich enough anyway.

AND, I forgot to mention that the sailors have fought back. One time, the crew threw bottles at the pirates and they retreated. One even begged for something to cover his bare feet as he walked across the glass-strewn deck.