True, paying ransoms is a better deal for the individual owners of the ships, but at some point you have to optimize for the long-term cost of the entire naval world.
Scorching a few ships with no hesitation would put an end to this line of income, saving everyone money down the line. If the pirates are getting $1 million a week in ransoms, and this trend continues for a long time, that adds up.
Of course I don't expect anyone to sacrifice for the good of the group. It'll probably take government stepping in to make that happen.
Scorching a few ships with no hesitation would put an end to this line of income, saving everyone money down the line. If the pirates are getting $1 million a week in ransoms, and this trend continues for a long time, that adds up.
Of course I don't expect anyone to sacrifice for the good of the group. It'll probably take government stepping in to make that happen.