Originally Posted by sperbonzo

Actually, the US, as well as almost every other country in times of war, have had blockades to prevent weapons being transported to their enemies. This involves boarding and inspecting any ship that tries to run that blockade. If the crew of that ship attacks the boarders with violence, then violence will be the reaction. Rather than get anyone hurt, if the crew of the ship attempting to run the blockade resists, then simply cripple the ship without hurting anyone.



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