I can’t believe I’m actually saying I agree with homobama. We absolutely should sail our ships anywhere international nautical boundaries permit. Where homobama screwed up is in not sailing a carrier group or two right around every one of the Spratley’s.
Last time a US navy ship was in the area was way back in 2012 according to a previous post some weeks ago.
Better late than never....but better never late.
Agreed — should have been a freaking carrier group! But that could defend itself. A lone destroyer? Maybe. Those guys pack a LOT of punch for their size. But nothing like a full carrier group!
Of course, the ROEs are probably, “sit there and die.”