I am far from being an expert, and perhaps there are other reasons, but it seems to me that this non-violent approach to pirates is like the old attitude about hijackers back before 9-11. Just cooperate, give them what they want, and they will leave everyone alone. That is what they tell convenience store clerks. I wonder how many convenience store clerks end up getting shot after handing over the cash? Many people probably know me as being pretty liberal, but I refuse to be a victim. My first reaction to everything is not to start shooting everyone in sight, but standing there and doing nothing isn't an option either. If I were out to sea, I would want some firepower, just in case my evasive efforts didn't work.