US Navy names warship after wounded lawmaker

[lacrew]

4. I'm lukewarm on the name

But for different reasons. There are ships named after Lincoln and JFK, both gunshot victims. I'm sure Giffords approved the use of her name.

Why don't I like the name? Like it or not, we devote a huge amount of national treasure to Navy warships. They patrol the world, and are seen by many.

And, the ships bear names that represent places, big events, big ideas, and big people (usually presidents)...as much money that is spent on these ships, they really are an extension of America...and the names reflect that. You may not like all the presidents with ships named after them; but, it is hard to ignore that they all had a huge influence on American history.

Will Giffords have a huge influence on our history? I don't know. Her story isn't even over yet, as she is still alive. Realistically - probably not. Its a nice gesture...but it doesn't fit the mold of the other names.