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MasterCord -> RE: Giffords honored by Navy,names ship after her (2/13/2012 11:25:57 AM)
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Conservative though my views may be, there are many, many ways to define heroism, fighting spirit and heroic acts. "Heroes" are meant to inspire others and Mrs. Gifford has certainly done that and acted as a role model - especially for veterans dealing with debilitating injuries.
I'm fine with the Navy's choice to name one of the new LCS after her.
Aylee, with all due respect, the LCS is an evolving design that will result in a fine ship for the mission intended. Both versions are far from being questionable in design and function beyond that which is true of any new class of vessel - naval or commercial. In the end their versatility will save money because they will be easily adaptable to multiple missions, eliminating the need for different classes of combatants to perform those differing missions. The Navy is working hard to accomplish that goal across the board in vessel design.
MC
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ORIGINAL: slvemike4u
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ORIGINAL: Aylee
I think Mrs Giffords is a valiant individual but I am perplexed at what she has done that was heroic. The Navy has chosen to name their Little Crappy Ship (LCS) after a victim. Mrs. Giffords's acts are not exactly on par with, say, the acts of Roger Young.
Is this is happening because nobody could vote against a ship named after such a personally popular figure? Even if the new class it belongs to is questionable in terms of performance and cost, and the act breaks with established convention in naming ships?
Or,and this is just me spit ballin here(I so like to spitball....lol)the Navy recognized her recovery for the heroic act that it is [:)]
Perhaps they noticed the dignity which she has carried herself every step of the way since that awful day as being worthy of having a ship named after her [:)]
Perhaps they recognized that her story is inspiring and hope to impart a sense of that inspiration to those who will serve on her [:)]
Again just me spit ballin [:)]
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