Navy Renaming Ships That Were Named For Racists

[drauz]

In a logical world - I agree. Modern naming conventions for those that have lived in our generation - with our current standards should not be applauded or celebrated. I 100% agree with you.

Problem is, we live in an illogical time. That's what is so frustrating - because these jackasses will pick anything and call it what they want to achieve whatever they want. It's insane and ultimately unsustainable.

I'm not saying they don't get crazy about statues and ship's names sometimes. I forget which city but they vandalized a statue of someone that was paid for by the slaves he freed or something close to that. That is obviously crazy pants.

I am only speaking about John Stennis' name. I probably wouldn't want to be a black person on ship named after a guy who tried to prevent segregation while I was still alive.