They're gonna use my tax dollars to paint the old gray lady PINK and dedicate a museum to
"fudge packers?" Sound like they're movin' at warp speed on the greasy slick rails to hell!

Posted by: Spin Boldak at January 24, 2007 4:44 PM

The Iowa will go to Stockton. Fresh, deep water. Just like the other three ships of the class.

Posted by: Stan Golovich at May 14, 2006 7:56 PM

Hello fellow Americans, My name is Adam and I live in the great city of Stockton Ca. When I heard that the USS Iowa was to come here I was very pleased. The Iowa is one of the only last four battleships made by America,(Iowa, Missouri, New Jersey, and Wisconsin)and for one of them to be brought here to my home town means a great honor. Stockton also has the Sea cadets who are maily kids who learn about the sea life and life on a ship. The USS Iowa is not going away from service, but will start a new chaper in its distinguished carreer as the Flag ship for a new generation of Sailors. I personaly was not happy of San Frans rejection of the ship, and then for them to want it back, only because they think they can turn it into a symbol of Homosexuality. Well guess what, that ship is strong, the crew who served on it were strong, gay or straight, but there is nothing strong or right about defacing our history. Don't ask don't tell, the gays who serve and have serve know why this rule is in place and they accept it without prejudice.
The gays who are making this into what it is are cowards, who have never served and never will because even the representative of the San Francisco city counsil said last night that there is no need for Americas military, and some how he came to power?? Bless our Soliders, Sailors and Marines who are fighting today, while we have to deal with fag idealism, we dont want your life style, stop pushing or we will push back. Thanks to all who want to preserve the USS Iowa's honor.

Adam Gomes 20
Stockton, Ca

Posted by: Adam James Gomes at February 15, 2006 3:20 PM

The mere fact that there is rampant homophobia in this country that professes "liberty and justice for ALL" and that the homophobia extends to cover an entire city as lovely and wonderful as San Francisco - speaks to the need to honor those who are still persecuted for simply being different. God bless all the men and women who choose something different - regardless of the dominant culture that demonizes them based on their religious beliefs. I thought we were truly making progress to include everyone in the equation of diverstiy. Now, South Africa has legalized gay marriage. It's ironic that the US lags behind in being an open CIVIL society for EVERYONE. I am sure many will think I am a liberal gay person, but I am not. I am an 80 year old woman who respects all types of people because I have met them and they form a very important part of my family. Gays are not bad people, but they are still treated as evil and if we don't help them pull themselves up from the gutter instead of pushing them into it...well, I don't see why you all protest so much. Perhaps you are hiding your real desires? I've seen it before - those who protest the most are usually the real sick perverts who molest children because they can't accept themselves. Come on people, we are better than this, it's the 21st century and it feels like the dark ages - no worse, Neanderthal. I thought we were more intelligent that some of these comments show. A lot of education is needed - and we don't LEARN from people who are LIKE US. We learn from differences. Period.

Posted by: Bernice at December 18, 2005 11:11 PM

I'm an ex-crewman, having proudly served aboard USS Iowa from 1988-1990. I was aboard during the turret 2 explosion, and I helped lay her up post-decommissioning.

I'd rather see her cut to razorblades than to be put to such a desecration. The mere thought of this dishonors the men who proudly served aboard her decks. I am outraged.

Posted by: ExCrewman at December 7, 2005 8:42 PM