Reply #77: Re: conflicted.

[Jackeen]

I don't think the lass was an alcoholic. She just didn't follow the rules, which, in the US military, clearly state 'No alcohol on operation.' Obviously some people test the system, she was one of them. I think the booze rule is excessively strict, as, evidently, did she, but I don't come up with them.

I similarly don't think the 'Crusades' comment is appropriate. Those who believe strongly in a God are not necessarily fighting for the furtherance of their religion, but simply view their faith as.. well.. faith, I guess: A source of strength for themselves. You will note that all sorts of religions are on board, from Wiccan through Muslim. Just which God(s) are they fighting for in their 'crusade'? Though not mentioned on the show, the Chaplain's Corps is a very important and underrated division in the military, even amongst aetheists, due to the various functions they perform. Indeed, the very first officer Washington appointed in the Army was a Chaplain (The second was a lawyer). However, I don't think George was fighting to advance his religion, he just happened to think that religion was an important part of life. The two are very different. I also doubt that anyone aboard that ship is under any mis-illusions as to the nature and purpose of an aircraft carrier.