It's how criminals should be dealt with when they choose to commit such a crime.

It gave him a little more respectability as a man of action in the eyes of some, but I'm not convinced. When dealing with pirates, it doesn't take a genius to say "use our superior military force and kill them". There aren't political repercussions from ordering the death of a pirate as there would be a foreign political actor, so as a statesman, the choice is pretty clear. If the hostage had been killed, it still wouldn't have been portrayed as Obama's fault.

That said, kudos. He did what needed doing.

There seems to be a wringing of the hands syndrome around the world because everyone is politically fearful of making an unpopular move.
I'm sure his decision was to use force to rescue the captain and to use deadly force if necessary.
The decision of exactly how to do it was left to others including the actual pull of the triggers. Good for him for taking a stand and making the move to protect US citizens, etc.

Now, let's go from here and see what the other nations do about their ships and crews being held hostage.

Good for him, its about time someone stood up to them and did something instead of just saying how terrible it is :-)

If you follow my answers you can tell I am no fan of Obama's but I have to give him this one, he didn't talk about it until after it was over, I listen to conservative radio and have heard some of the hosts trying to find fault with what he did but I am not one of them on this one, I think he called it right.

Very very well done.

I am SO GLAD that someone is finally standing up to the bad guys again. It somewhat alleviates my desire to co-mingle with the anarchists.

Two to the chest, one to the head. Great work, Obama!!! WOOHOO!!!

a job well done, especially by the navy seals!

I would say he handled it very well in deed.
from what I have seen of him so far he is brilliant possibly the best thing that's come out of America in years.
He has given so many people hope in the future.
He is very different to the presidents who have gone before him..
he has integrity..Wisdom, knowledge, a good Taylor .

He's class on legs....