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Old 12-04-2008, 18:23   #4
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Originally Posted by Red Flag 1 View Post
If memory serves me correctly, I seem to recall a lot of worry among ship owners about employing "combat forces" onboard ship. It seems to open up a ton of liability issues, especially should an employed combatant end up taking some lives.

If that is a true concern, that leaves TR's solution.

My $.02.


RF 1
My understanding was that they were afraid to arm crew members, troops or Coasties might be okay.

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