The threat of privateers to China’s maritime economy could strengthen deterrence and possibly prevent a war.
Privateering is not piracy—there are rules and commissions, called letters of marque, that governments issue to civilians, allowing them to capture or destroy enemy ships.1 The U.S. Constitution expressly grants Congress the power to issue them (Article I, section 8, clause 11). Captured vessels and goods are called prizes, and prize law is set out in the U.S. Code. In the United States, prize claims are adjudicated by U.S. district courts, with proceeds traditionally paid to the privateers.2 (“Privateer” can refer to the crew of a privateering ship or to the ship itself, which also can be referred to as a letter of marque).
This. the MAGA timeline must suck for our enemies however. They are about to have privateers up in their shit ensuring the American People get our fair share.
Wyatt Jones
They wouldn't be issued to you. They'd be issued to private mercenary companies like Blackwater or Academi with a hefty fee paid by the taxypayer.
Jose Diaz
Good. Leave bug extermination to the professionals. China needs to learn their place at sea. Seeking to exploit the impact of COVID19 on our great navy to expand their aggressive posture must be met with repercussions.
