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To: Dayuhan who wrote (2196)	10/11/2000 11:26:26 PM
From: Hawkmoon	Respond to of 10042

We can barely afford an NMD that would protect us against a few incoming missiles. Excuse me? The NMD program consists of 3 tiers, one of which is THAAD: acq.osd.mil This particular part of the system aims at integrating Army Patriot, or Navy "Standard" missiles (carried on Aegis cruisers and Arleigh Burke Destroyers). The naval aspect of missile defense is mobile, and mainly target the boost phase stage. Thus, we will have these assets forward deployed near trouble spots or areas of heightened tensions. And thus, because of these forward deployments, it is only natural that our missile defense umbrella will extend over our allies in the area. It's a given, and doesn't cost anymore than what we're already spending for the capability. The next layer of missile defense is warhead interception: acq.osd.mil As for the comment about too much power... Listen.. we're already in that position since we're the sole remaining super-power, and the fact that our economy encompasses such a major portion of global GDP. Regards, Ron