I want to talk about Captain Philips after watching the movie. I know it’s inspired from the 2009 Maersk Alabama hijacking. However, I really need to point this out as a viewer of the movie.

Why did the U.S Navy do that? Do what, you must wonder. Why lie? Why did you lie so much and so perfectly just to save Captain Philips? I understand that Captain Philips is an important person and one of your citizens.

But why did you manipulate the Somalian pirates? Sure, throughout the entire movie, they are viewed as the bad guys because they hijacked a ship. But they done it as a way to survive. It’s human nature to do anything to survive. There’s no right or wrong in that, not even the action of hijacking okay?

Nuh uh, don’t jump the gun just yet. Im getting to my point. Let’s take the scenario of a poor kid stealing medicine for his sick mother. What do you think? Aww, the poor kid? Why did he have to steal, he could have just ask nicely? WHY DID HE EVEN STEAL!? IS HE THAT POOR?

It applies to the hijacking as well, only that they are doing it for the sake of having a better life. Don’t we all want a better life? If we have the desire strong enough, we would do anything to achieve it.

When they were on the lifeboat, cowering with fear and their knowledge were only to bring the captain to their boss, they get the money and leave for a better life. Yet, the U.S Navy used that fear and molded it to their liking, ensuring the pirates comply to the Navy to retrieve Captain Philips.

THIS. WHAT I WROTE THERE. IS THE HUMAN NATURE OF MANKIND. Desire outwins desire. But manipulating another and mold it to their desired one. NOT COOL.

It’s why people are manipulative and deceptive. The pure desire just turns impure and bad. It is better when we help each other, especially those in need and fear. They are the ones need help rising, not to be brought down.

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I'm watching Captain Phillips with my grandparents. This movie can't be good for anyone present's heart, so my bit about "cardiac arrest at 35" from the other day may not have been too far off. (The Christmas dainties that still haven't disappeared probably aren't helping that much, either.)

Today was largely spent with the incomparable McGuigan sisters, playing Heads Up and lamenting how quickly we ended up in our 30s - according to Brain Age, at least.