EGO problem-- funny

Ego Problem:

This is an actual radio conversation of a US Naval ship with Canadian authoritis off the coast of Newfoundland in October 1995
Radio conversation released by the chief of naval operations , 10-10-95


CANADIANS : Please Divert your course 15 degrees to the South to avoid a collision

AMERICANS : Recommended You Divert your course 15 degrees to the North to avoid a collision

CANADIANS : NEGATIVE You will have to Divert your course 15 degrees to the South to avoid a collision

AMERICANS : This is the Captain of a US Navy ship, I say again divert YOUR course

CANADIANS : NO , I say again ,YOU Divert YOUR course

AMERICANS : This is the Aircraft carrier US LINCOLN, the second largest ship in the United States Atlantic Fleet. We are Accompanied with three Destroyers ,three Cruisers and numerous support vessels.I DEMAND that You change your course 15 degrees to the North .I say Again , that's one - five degrees north, or COUNTER MEASURES will be undertaken to ensure the safety of this ship

CANADIANS : This is a LIGHT HOUSE , Your call Smiley