Considering that the ship I served on in the fleet was part of every Fleet Week if we were not deployed to the I.O. or Persian Gulf during the 80's, I cannot see where anywhere in California an event of the PR magnitude of Fleet Week would be better than in L.A. Harbor...
Since San Diego sees ships more than cowpatties in Texas, thats pretty much out...
But I'm not so sure I get the gist of your term of "deserving"???
If you are implying that I believe there are no ports "worthy" of the Navy's participation in a California Fleet Week, I think my alternative suggestion is a good one...
I am strongly, and have suggested earlier this year before the last Fleet Week that the Navy pull out in 2006...But the timing was a bit too late...
I strongly suggest with the negative military attitude of the "supervisors" (not so much the folks) in San Fransisco, I really think it is appropriate to move the event to another city on the west coast...Not forgetting that Seattle is a great town, and should have one from time to time...
Spread the wealth I say...San Fransisco needs a good flushing...Which is a nicer term than I had originally intended to use...
At least until the city government gets its collective head out of its arse...If they wish to continue disrespecting the military in general, they I say we should honor that, and take the celebration elswhere...
Don't get me wrong...I really like San Fransisco...Its a great town with a fantastic history, people and atmosphere...Its not there fault, but since I doubt a solid message will come from those folks to the city government, then the next thing should be this change of plans...