text: I think some of the "findings" of Shuman's report miss the point.  The lion's share of costs in the study is "$142 million in state and local taxes that would be collected if military jobs were converted to civilian jobs."  I guess we could go to Boeing and say we'd all be richer if Boeing didn't take any tax incentives.  The fact that the State is happy to give Boeing a "deal" so the State can benefit from Boeing's presence seems to have escaped the argument these people are trying to make.  Further, just look at the retired military that live on the island BECAUSE of the Navy's presence.  You could also make the chicken/egg argument of "who was here first".  Regardless, we need to work toward a symbiotic relationship and appreciate the need we all have for each other.  Sure there will be annoyances across the isle, but the reality is, we all need each other.