Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
A captain's FIRST responsibility is to his crew. In this case, Brett Crozier had tried for a week to get the NAVY/DoD/Pentagon to get off their sorry asses and get health care to the sick Sailors on the Teddy Rose. When a week passed and NOTHING happened, Captain Crozier did the thing he knew he needed to do or else face an entire ship of sick and dying Sailors, he allowed his plea to see the light of day. He knew full well that his career was over the minute that happened, but his choice was an easy one of moral and ethical leadership --- and THAT'S what we want in out ship commanders.
You did the right thing, Sir. And every Black Shoe NAVY Sailor would agree. You put the life of your crew above the politics of Washington. No doubt that effort will reduce the number of lost souls from the Teddy Rose.
Bravo Zulu, Captain Brett Crozier. I salute you. Your Sailors will do the same. It came at a high price to you, Sir, but you saved lives. And that's what leadership is all about.
If I were to vote in a presidentialprimary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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