[Chainmail]

Yes, but that judgment call was wrong and men died. That isn't fate, it isn't "the luck of the draw", it was his call and therefore it's his fault.

When I had command, I had the guts to call them as I saw them and stood by my decisions. I inspected, I monitored training, I submitted my Combat Readiness reports accurately and I didn't lose anyone.

I didn't have to call any of my men's parents and tell them that they had lost them forever.

[Bruce Campbells Chin]

How often were youcommanding a ship, and refused to carry out an ordered movement?

[WhoisAlanGreenspan?]

I read your response imagining it in John Wayne's voice. And I completely agree.

If the Navy can't find good skippers by playing soft and nice, stop being soft and nice. People's lives and our country is at stake. If females and transfats or whatever are put in positions of responsibility hold everyone to the same standards. Do your job or pay the price. Zero tolerance.