Don't you all realize that we cannot test this since there is no pirate class?

What about the Complete Adventurer's Dread Pirate prestige class?

Isn't that a prestige class and not a base class like the other two though?

Didn't we move on to monks?

Consider this: Other than history, when was the last time you saw a real ninja or a real pirate? Isn't it possible they were equals and both died in the clash, and thus neither is better than the other because both are dead?

Edit: Gah, we're expert ninjas

EDIT : Double ninja'd.

Do video games count?

Wasn't that more of a D&D reference than an epiphany?

Can't we all agree on one fact that due to the current rules in play monks and their grappling are superior to ninjas and their sudden strikes?

Have I pointed out that monks are the best because they still exist?

Why do you disbelieve the fact that there are people on the sea who raid ships for money?