Re: Star Wars Mark II

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From: David Bromage
Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 00:10

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Brian wrote:
> Welllllll, while I actually I agree with your sentiment, I think what
> you're talking about WRT China is pretty silly, as they don't have very
> many ICBM's and thats the point.  The Son of Starwars isn't intended to
> defend against thousands of incoming warheads or decoys but rather the
> supposed "rogue state" which has one or two and lobs them in a fit of
> irrational pique.

At best, the NMD won't work. It cannot protect against cruise missiles
or satchel charges (suitcase bombs). If I had a nuke and wanted to
attack the US, the easiest way would be to send it FedEx. I'm serious.

Cheers
David

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