all i'm saying is they don't have the same career options as you, and I'm sure they are well fed if they do there "drug lords" bidding, which could be like hey you guys gotta go pirating. Pirates have been around since maritime civilization. I don't think they are humanitarians or anything, but since there goals seem purely financial, and are more likely to hold you ransom than outright murder you, I don't think they are pure evil either. It's the most lucrative opportunity for these people who would otherwise live in an impoverished life if a longer one. I guess pirates kinda know they live short lives, but it's not like the problem will ever go away?

3 of the 4 pirates were killed by Navy Seals.
The fourth was wounded and surrendered. They say he is a kid!

The Captain is unharmed.