[LasVegasMac]

Real simple answer: Because you are not in charge of the Israel navy. I'm sure if you were in charge, all their ships would tow a decoy behind them....hmmm.. perhaps not, since it would slow the ships down considerably.

LOL

I thought about commenting on that one but decided not to.

I guess it was the ex-USAF in me that decided it was better to keep the mouth shut, as opposed to opening it and removing all doubt.

I can see it now, "Helm, emergency port, NOW!"

clunk...screech...bang.

"Uhhh..sir, the tow cable is now an integral part of the propellers."

giggle.

[sam_paine]

clunk...screech...bang. "Uhhh..sir, the tow cable is now an integral part of the propellers."

LOL. Nice imagery. Sounds like the Palestinian Navy to me.