Johann Hari over at Huffington Post has an interesting perspective on the so-called Pirate Problem.

The story takes the side of the so-called Pirates by suggesting that they are simply an impoverished defense force.

convinced. He forgot to mention the US navy bombed the somali coast not two years ago.

When you go to Wiki on Somalia, a line that might hit you is that the US and China are very interested in the billions of barrells of oil under it.
The pirates had legitimate claim for recompense from previous mining companies. The fishing industry was also wiped out. These "heros" were not there to help them then.
It is a pity they had to target ships the way they did. Bound to make enemies. The first oil tanker taken saw the change. Immediately the press was instructed on the line to take.