We have all debated this one over and over and I find it funny how both sides have kind of bent the information but not in its entirety. To me using two of the battleships now especially off of Iran and Iraq and Syria I believe would quiet things down a bit however at a significant cost. I can side with how much they cost to operate and man but to me dollar for dollar I would take them over the DDX anyday of the week. Im sure those countries (Iran,Iraq and Syria) would rather see a U.S. DDX off their coast line much more then they want to see one of our U.S. battleships. Should prove to be an interesting fight though but maybe just maybe if we were to put one in for refit (Missouri,Whisky, Big J, or Iowa) while all this business is taking place since we all know it will be awhile we would have something to immediately arm them (marines & navy) with until this middle east business is over. IMO I think they would add an intimidation factor to Iran and Syria to mind their own business about Iraq and stop the outside flow of insurgents. Or we could just use one battleship to focus on the boarder problem with UAV and shoot to kill anyone that attempts the crossing illegaly. Then prove to Iran and Syria and the world buy having them count the bodies that land on their side of the border...lol
. Is there still hope? who knows but mind you an interesting debate it will be. I for one would love to see them reactivated until our troops have a suitable counterpart capable of watching their backs. Remember planes and tanks make noise when they approach but shells dont make noise until its already too late. I'm really surprised that they still havent settled this matter yet. Guess i havent checked much after the last round of discussion. Question guys..after the hurricanes etc how many yards are still in shape to refit them if needed i mean beside Long Beach?