Scott Moore is Captive no More

In the article titled "American journalist freed from Somali pirates," the release of journalist, Michael Scott Moore, is discussed.  Moore was in captive for over two years in Somalia after he was captured while researching Somalia pirates.  Moore's family was extremely happy to have him back, but they declined to comment if a ransom had been paid for Moore.  Moore said that he was mentally and physically exhausted from being held by the pirates, but he will soon make a full recovery. Interestingly, Moore's stories of his time in Somalia lead us to believe that illegal fishing by European countries off the coast of Somalia might be a driving factor for Somalians who resort to piracy.

This article could have two possible effects.  First of all, it is a powerful reminder of the dangers of traveling in third-world countries.  When Moore was captured, a no travel advisory to Somalia had been issued by the US.  Second, if Moore's stories are true, it may lead to an investigation of European fishing practices that are hurting the fishing industry in Somalia.  In my opinion, piracy is not a good option to resort to in order to compensate for stolen fish.  I thought that the most important part of this article was that the Somalians captured a reporter. Maybe they did this on purpose so that someone influential with a wide audience would be able to spread their complaints of illegal European fishing.

Article link: http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/23/world/africa/somalia-american-journalist-released/index.html?hpt=wo_c2