Why would I agree to that? The Marines IOC'd them at their nominated block, as has been pointed out to you. Different horses for courses.
on another note, Norway has confirmed their 52
http://www.defensenews.com/story/def...ment/73410856/
"The F-35 provides a number of unique capabilities that no other platform can offer".
"We remain dependent on the timely introduction of new capabilities into our armed forces, such as the F-35. Only by completing the acquisition of 52 combat aircraft with the Joint Strike Missile, will we be able to provide the full spectrum capabilities that we need to address our future security challenges," Bruun-Hanssen said.