solman98

Fair enough question. But I would rather not fight on our soil if possible. That should make more American's safe.

War is hell and all suffer. But it's has to be done. World Peace is a wonderful concept that will probably never happen.

captain howdy

Very true! I would rather stop an attack before it reached our soil. I guess that could be considered defending our country. Maybe I'm looking at the term wrong. I guess I should look at it in a proactive way. It just seems to me most of our recent wars the enemy hasn't actually been that much of a threat in terms of attacking the US through non terrorist or nuclear means.

I know. I just have a hard time coming to terms with it. After 30 years you think I would have learned that by now. Sometimes I see America as a big bully pushing around other countries when we should be more concerned with our own country. If we would spend as much time concentrating on our own country as we do the world and other countries maybe America would have a lot less problems and be in a better financial situation.

dbarberaz

Well I will keep my on the main topic that is the steel used on the ship. I think a better way to remember both the people killed and the towers themselfs would have been to melt the steel and use it to built the new towers they plan to put there.

Nor-Cal HHR Club

That little 'political' comment wasn't intended as a call to arms for a debate.

I think this is a good way to honour those who lost their lives in both 9-11 as well as those currently serving.

Snoopy

If you're talking about your previous comment regarding a political party... IT WAS NOT AN ACCURATE OR CORRECT ASSESSMENT. I'm surprised Solman (I think he's the history major) didn't jump on that.

According to history......

WW1.....Woodrow Wilson (Dem)
WW2.....FDR (Dem)
Korea....H. Truman (Dem)
VN.........Kennedy/Johnson (Dem)
Carter... Iran "oopps" (Dem)
Reagan.. a couple of "police actions"(Rep)
Bush Sr. Kuwait (Rep)
Clinton...a couple of opps (Dem)
Bush Jr...the entire middle east (Rep)

I want to point out that I'm not taking sides of, "who did this and who did that", but your statement, if not joking, was incorrect. It's kind of like all the stupid e-mails going around. There is enough REAL problems without making any of them up.

Oh, and I am not affilliated, or have allegiance to either of the 2 political parties.

Solman....

Great job on the article. And I would suggest, this ship will have an important noteworthy assignment, just because of WHAT it is.

captain howdy

Let's not turn this Democrat and Republican. We've been there and done that. Like Snoopy I don't swear allegiance nor am I affiliated with either party.

Snoopy

Yes...please do not make this a political debate.

My post was ONLY in regard to an INCORRECT comment of history !!!

Oh, and I did that post from memory, so if you wish to research it and do any correction...go ahead.

SIHHR

I'm glad they used 24 tons from the WTC. That means there is a bit less trash on top of the garbage mountain near my house. They dumped plenty of the WTC in the Staten Island Dump.

karen1953

I am also glad that they were able to use it. Better for all, the people who serve on that ship will be extra proud of knowing the history of the making.

KNEZRYD

You will have to forgive me if I don't feel compassion for countries who generation after generation breed hate for my country, the greatest country to grace this earth. Anytime another country needs financial support or "humanitarian aid", they run to the good ol' US of A. If she doesn't meet them with open arms, she is scorned. If she provides security she is a bully. It seems as though terrorists have more rights than we do. I served as a United States Marine and I am currently employed as a communications tech for our Navy. I have been privileged enough to board many of our great vessels. They are designed to create hate and discontent when necessary. We are a peaceful nation who was prevoked. Our men and women who serve treat every situation with great care. We lead by example. The example is, if you need a friend, we are there unconditional. If it's an enemy you seek, welcome. Just be warned that all the virgins in the world can't save you from the wrath of " The sleeping giant". God bless each and everyone.