Blackstone, you've thought outside of the box and full credit to you...it doesn't seem to happen often. While the pirate idea has some appeal. In fact, it sets a poor precedent for pirate activities in very vital sea lanes that can't have that activity. In a more mellow context, I can see the border security issues outsourced to private contractors (i.e. Blackwater or similar) to acquire the intelligence, monitor boat movements, and board and dissuade. If they won't be dissuaded...ship them into proximity of the country they departed from....load and strap them into GPS-guided Zodiacs - and send them back. I don't want them here under any conditions, nor do I want to see billions wasted on them and their relatives...being brought in, supported forever, and fostering a mindset and religious compulsion to destroy the Australia we love. We are witness to the most dangerous and expensive farce in Australian history....and all because we have a government against Australia. The polls show that very clearly.