I never thought I would see the day where France was more agressive than the US in dealing with terrorism. Bravo for them in taking back their ship. It is a shame that one person died. But if nothing is done, you only promote the action. "During the operation, a hostage sadly died," said French President Nicolas Sarkozy's office. But it said the president "confirms France's determination not to give in to blackmail and to defeat the pirates." [ID:nLA581500] The US has been challanged may times since the inaugration. WE have not answered any challange with action. Only with words and a laugh from Sec of State Hillary Clinton. President Obama remains silent and says he is studying the situation.

We have the greatest force in the world. We can blow up a building with out collateral damage, surely we can get one of our own out from four kidnappers. The time to act is now. The longer we wait the less crediable we become.

Maybe this is Obamas change.