So Please Don't Take My Ship From Me

Captain Brett Crozier of the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier may have earned himself a place in a Biden Cabinet, but he earned enmity from the Trump administration when he sent out a letter alerting the presence of the coronavirus on his ship and urged that the infected sailors on his ship be removed to save both their lives and the lives of their fellow crew members.

"We are not at war. Sailors do not need to die," Crozier (above) wrote. "If we do not act now, we are failing to properly take care of our most trusted asset - our sailors."

Acting Navy Secretary - another acting Trump administration official! - Thomas Modly relieved him of command of the Theodore Roosevelt for allowing that letter to be circulated outside, as well as through, the chain of command.  Trump chimed in and concurred rather viciously with Modly's decisions.

Several people are petitioning the Navy to reinstate Crozier's command of the ship, and his plan to remove crew members safely as part of dealing with the coronavirus infection on board was followed through despite his dismissal.  Joe Biden has supported Crozier, and so have many Democrats -and, more importantly, the crew of Theodore Roosevelt.  They chanted his name in approval and celebration as he disembarked from the ship while she was docked in Guam.  

Captain Crozier is a hero.  He shouldn't be forced out for his command by a Vietnam non-veteran who got out of military service over "bone spurs."  And let me make it clear that I am not talking about Modly.

Two other things: Captain Crozier has since tested positive for the coronavirus.  Modly, who said that Captain Crozier was dumb and then apologized, has since resigned.