Using aircraft carriers as tethered goats?

Here's a novel argument: Using today's carriers as intentionally big
fat targets. "Washington might try to use carriers for
deterrence despite or even because of their vulnerability. The purpose would be
to signal America's willingness to raise the stakes."

You see, the
vulnerability of 1960s-style carriers is one of their strengths. Right? Sign up
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