Mr. Graves..... I' ll begin with a few words of wisdom from Mr. Lincoln if you want to test a person's character, give them a sense of power.

You say the Commissioners must find another way to support the Navy, is that right? If anyone on this rock thinks anything other than resignation from the public office they were elected and entrusted to provide leadership for the betterment of the many rather than a select few, then they are part of the problem!!!! BUT this cat can't be put back in the bag.

Mr. Graves with the two Commissioners action and open admission as to the why behind their choice was vindictive and recklessness. The fabric of our rock communities was torn before this,  now I expect it to catch fire if it has not already. I began my military career during two front warfare. Home front and battle front, not expecting to repeat the dogs and sailors keep off the grass home front warfare at least. 
But I'll man the rail on this one too.

Thomas Strang  AFCM USN RET.