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The “Texas” would cost a certain amount to maintain - but as a ship that does not have to perform - Ships can provide a floating museum for exhibits, aircraft (as in NYC), and is great PR and recruiting tool
Some left-coast cities and states think they are a dangerous blight and do not even consider the benefits
During WWII those same cities and states loved the jobs and the protection -
Unfortunately the growing 0pansy problems since the 60s has put the USA in situations that IKE, Patton, and McArthur would never have believedc
The ME and now North Korea - 0pansy is seen as a silly little arrogant pompous jerk - An accurate accessment by the Chi-Coms and the Russkies and even Iran -
Better put a ton on ice on that 0pansy!