Exclusive: Congressman, LGBT leaders press Navy for a ship to be named USS Harvey Milk

The Sacramento Bee ^ | April 24, 2012 | San Diego LGBT Weekly

[olcurmudgeon]

Congressman Bob Filner (D-California) has joined with several prominent LGBT civil rights leaders from San Diego and across the country, calling on the US Navy to name " … the next appropriate ship after Harvey Milk."

The late civil rights icon, Harvey Milk was a Navy veteran who began his service during the Korean War. In Korea, he served aboard the submarine rescue ship USS Kittiwake as a diving officer. Milk was also stationed at Naval Station, San Diego where he was a diving instructor. Milk, whose parents, both also served in the US Navy was honorably discharged at the rank of Lieutenant, junior grade.

The GLBT Historic Task Force (the Task Force) of San Diego County sent an official letter to Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, last week, requesting that Harvey Milk be considered as the namesake of a naval submarine, carrier or other vessel named "in his honor and memory."

San Diego City Commissioner Nicole Murray Ramirez a longtime gay- and Latino rights activist and chair of the Task Force, announced the launch of a national campaign in partnership with the Harvey Milk Foundation and the International Court System (a charitable services membership organization with chapters in 68 cities.)

[kik5150]

Both full of seamen.

[Wally_Kalbacken]

U.S.S. Gaping Butthole?

[dalereed]

only a garbage scow would be appropriate!

[Dagnabitt]

Why not the USS Mumia while they’re at it.

[Secret Agent Man]

Why not just name it for all the gays?

USS Anal Prolapse

USS Rectal Destroyer

USS Butthumper

USS Ramrod

USS Don’t Ask Don’t Tell

[originalbuckeye]

I am really getting fed up with the PC agenda. ENOUGH!

[SoldierDad]

Don’t tell me, the ship will have a large round hole in the tail end???

[gaijin]

You are not far from the mark —there are a number of USN ships named after black 60’s radicals, like USS Metgar Evans, etc.

[exit82]

Have we run out of names of heroes who died in the War on Terror in Iraq and Afghanistan, that we have to name a ship after a man who risked his life for no one?

[Red_Devil 232]

I suppose - it won't be painted Battleship Gray?

[Lazlo in PA]

Why the Fags need to tie their wagon to this loser, I will never understand. He was a low level city official in a 2nd rate city that was just standing in the wrong place at the wrong time. He isn’t a martyr. He was a Commie Pinko ne’er do well.

[Liberty Valance]

When The Enterprise is docked in San Francisco Bay as a continuous American Museum piece i’ll consider Harvey Milk as a longshoreman.

[Lmo56]

The Congressman and the LGBT have also named the Captain & Officers of said ship ...

[F15Eagle]

Welcome to the Last Days - as it was in the days of Lot, so shall it be in the Days of the Coming of the Son of Man (Son of God).

[JaguarXKE]

You owe me a new keyboard!!

[BykrBayb]

Do you mean USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE-13)?

[The Antiyuppie]

On the other hand, an offensive ship named after the guy might prove to be very effective, because the enemy will require a very strong rear guard.

[familyop]

Now that would cut revenues for sure. Americans would get sphincter-tight with money then. Voting would also nearly cease in our country.

[jmax]

cannot believe what i just read here. 21 years usn, plus went to a war for this country and now have to see this shit? Ray Mabus will approve it and he will not have to be pushed. this is a done deal!!!! shit is right up his alley. i know him but not personally. was my governor for 4 years. vomit...vomit...vomit. liberal smooth talker, repeat smooth talker, who lies and talks the conservative line to snow the locals. you know...chicken in every pot new ford pickup in every yard....no driveways here. GOD help this country. GOD help people who want to be free.

[seton89]

USS Condyloma

USS Kaposi-Pelosi

[SoldierDad]

LOL - I’m certain there will be a need for some new Nautical terms too!

[Vendome]

How is anyone with a limp wrist suppose to hold a weapon?

[headstamp 2]

The USS Raging Queen

[ejonesie22]

Just rename the Mark 54 Lightweight Hybrid Torpedo “The Harvey Milk Weapon” It’s usual attack approach is to the rear of the target anyways...

[Vendome]

Will the ship be manned by:

Brown Eyed Battalions?

Colon Commandos?

Jolly Rogers Rump Rangers?

Quid Pro Blows?

69th Gaymen?

This could go all night.

next subject.

[Viking2002]

*SNICKER* It'll be a dual-purpose 'torpedo' boat that can both 'shoot' it's payload and 'take a hit' in the stern.

"As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their hearts desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."

--H.L. Mencken, The Baltimore Evening Sun, July 26, 1920

[max americana]

It’s bad enough Mabus allowed a ship to be named after a libtard whose only fame is to get shot and be hospitalized. Now a fag??

[Viking2002]

Oh, and it'll also be equipped for 'shrimping' and 'snorkeling'.

"As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their hearts desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."

--H.L. Mencken, The Baltimore Evening Sun, July 26, 1920

[little jeremiah]

A vomit placemark.

[Obama_Is_Sabotaging_America]

How about the USS SALAD TOSS?

[RightFighter]

Shouln’t the Congressman change his last name to “Filnhim”??

[MadMax, the Grinning Reaper]

I saw a documentary on Harvey Milk, on TV the other night. A seemingly nice guy and not as radical as most San Francisco politicians.

However, the question is whether he deserves a ship named after him, just because he was in the Navy. I don’t think so. A nice statue of him in SF would be nice if there isn’t one already.

I’ve read too many battle reports on Kamikazee attacks on American ships during WW2 (and even wrote a column about on one, the USS Newport) to want a ship named for someone who didn’t fight like these guys who were blown off their gun stations by crashing Japanese planes.

Nothing personal, Mr. Milk, but they come first.

On a less serious note, I’ve got to add a few potential ship names to the list, if only for laughs.

USS Ramming Speed
USS Ramrod
USS Hissy Fit
USS Bend Over
USS Village People (remember, like John Kerry, they were “In the Navy”)
USS Rainbow
USS Pink Pussycat

Bon voyage!

[MadMax, the Grinning Reaper]

Bob Filner is a “Red diaper baby”. He parents were Communist Party members. His father was a CPUSA organizer in Pennsylvania.

Tells you where lefty Bob is coming from.

[sheik yerbouty]

Will the Navy anthem be changed to “In The Navy”?

[the_daug]

The ferry boat, Harvey Milk?

[VanShuyten]

Hey. Everyone knows sailors have been gay since the British navy ruled the seas.

From an Army Brat

[Still Thinking]

Will it be a fairy boat?

[Still Thinking]

USS Fudgepacker?

USS Rump Wrangler?

[Still Thinking]

USS Fudgepacker?

USS Rump Wrangler?

[Bullish]

Why can’t they just name a Castro bathhouse after ole’ Harvey instead?

[Still Thinking]

LOL - I’m certain there will be a need for some new Nautical terms too!

Up periscope! ("No, up YOUR periscope")

[Bullish]

Aw Gawd! Beer spit all over my monitor!

I guess it’s my fault though, I should have known not to click on this thread.

[D Rider]

Must be a sub chaser

[silverleaf]

with a twinkie flag

[silverleaf]

back to the traditions of sodomy, rum, and the lash

[Erik Latranyi]

I suppose it will be commanded by a Rear Admiral?

[Hacksaw]

I suppose it will be commanded by a Rear Admiral?

The Rear Admiral on the Poop Deck.

[Travis McGee]

Put a fork in America. We’re done.

(I keep looking up for the big asteroid.)

[MasterGunner01]

USS Queerbarge — a nuclear powered hazardous waste disposal barge.