Well Michael, they are your calculations so I would expect you to defend them.  Mine are different Just because they are your calculations does not mean that they are correct in addressing the entire issue.  

I have nothing against you personally. I hope you feel the same but don't expect it. What I am getting at is that you're not considering the entire picture. I know you mean well and some of what you say has an element of truth to it. But where you error is in calculating the cost. The ENTIRE cost.  That's difficult when you factor into the consideration of the importance of NAS OAK HARBOR and the necessity of the OLF. 

I would be less than honest with you if I didn't say that I really suspect your motives.  In short, what do you personally stand to gain or loose in any way?  More bluntly, what is your dog in this hunt? 

When I look at COER they do a good job at fanning the flames of discontent by tugging at heart strings but little in really addressing the issue with facts.