What a gutsy guy: The media is reporting that Phillips jumped overboard first and

[cali]

then the SEAL team took advantage of that opening. Pretty impressive.

[ecstatic]

1. Yes. He did a lot to save his own life

And thank goodness, the Navy was READY to act!

[opihimoimoi]

2. It was the 2nd attempt and this time...the shooters were READY....

Thank God.....

[Political Tiger]

4. I was wondering if maybe the first time was a practice run

or if it was his way of somehow sending a message to the Navy. I guess we'll have to wait until he is interviewed, and I'm sure all the networks are lining up to get that first interview.

[Arctic Dave]

5. The Navy wasn't on scene the first time.

[opihimoimoi]

6. They were too far apart.....them dumb nappers thought they could get away with it and guessed wrong

[krkaufman]

8. (uninformed comment removed) n/t

[peace13]

3. I agree.

I think he tried to resolve it earlier in the week and we weren't prepared. When he jumped the first time I am sure that he was expecting a coordinated effort of some sort. I am glad that he made it out alive.

[spindrifter]

7. At least one of the would-be millionaires was 16 years old!

This is just amazing.

[applegrove]

9. When he jumped over the first time I thought too bad the navy could't take advantage

of that. Then i thought I bet the next time he jumps out the navy is ready. And they were. I don't like the death of anyone but pirates do not rate up there on my list of people who are innocent. Good one for Obama if he made the call.