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The ocean hasn't changed for millennia, and a maritime nation doesn't need carriers right up to the time it really, really does. In the meantime they perform an important role exercising with our international allies and giving the government flexible options to respond to unexpected military or civil events anywhere in the world. For the cost over their lifetime they're a bargain.
I agree they have a role - the question is can you afford them or would the money be better spent elsewhere?