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I am being objective, as well as frugle. If their mere presence keeps the enemy away then it has saved lives. They can be sunk. The Titanic went down didn't it? We in this country are to quick to retire perfectly good equipment in favor of technology that may or may not be better in the big picture, or even exist yet. The best defense in all cases is a stong offense. Nothing conveys that like the battleships. Someone mentioned the boogy man, if that is the US that suits me. We will have to agree to disagree about the Iowas, as I will not change my thoughts or opinions of them. They are some of the best ships to ever sail the seas. They may even be reactivated as there is a lot of support for this by folks like me as well as many retired and active duty Naval officers. Before you decide they are of no use in modern times, maybe you should read up on their capabilities.
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