The USS New New York, the amphibious Navy Ship built partially out of steel salvaged from ground zero, set sail yesterday. No the Navy isn't skimping on its building material budget rather the ship was built as a symbol of "strength and healing". Secretary of the Navy Ray Marbus commented that "No matter how many times you attack us, we always come back, America always comes back. That's what this ship represents." Though these words were probably said out of patriotism I can't help but imagine a terrorist blowing up this vessel and then the navy salvaging the metal to build another ship or monument. Perhaps America should worry more about why people would want to attack us or work to prevent such attacks rather than inviting attacks with such taunts. Though I'm sure many appreciate the effort to honor the memory of those lost in the 9/11 attacks, if I were assigned to operate the ship, I would be a little worried about cruising around on a floating bulls-eye.
November 7, 2009
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