[A Navy Vet]

"No, I think its pretty funny. It's just a matter of taste."

Whatever. Make lite of it if you want, but why should the relatives of those who perished have to see it on the side of a wall? I agree with an earlier post, a couple of glass jars of paint would make this discussion moot.

[HitmanLV]

Dear Navy,

I don't disagree with you. I agree that it is insensitive, but that a lot of humor is insensitive and hurtful. To me, there is a difference between a wisecrack or joke (Gilbert Godfried's 9-11 joke is a riot!) and putting up a sign that victim's families have to see.

Personally I would just as soon see the message painted over like you said. That being said, I think there is a place for humor even in tragic situations.