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To: Neocon who wrote (216122)	1/9/2002 1:02:50 PM
From: Zoltan!	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769670

The American people overwhelmingly support missile defense. Gallup gallup.com Recently there has been some discussion about the possibility of the United States building a defense system against nuclear missiles. Do you think the government should or should not spend the money that would be necessary to build such a system? [BASED ON -- 534 -- NATIONAL ADULTS IN FORM B; ±4 PCT. PTS.] Yes, should No, should not No opinion 2001 Dec 14-16 66% 28 6 2001 Oct 19-21 70% 26 4 2000 Jul 14-16 ^ 53% 36 11 2000 May 23-24 55% 38 7 ^ WORDING: Do you think the government should or should not spend the money that would be necessary to build such a system? QUESTION FOLLOWED: How closely have you been following the news about the possibility of the United States building a defense system against nuclear missiles-- very closely, somewhat closely, not too closely, or not at all closely?

To: Neocon who wrote (216122)	1/9/2002 1:04:19 PM
From: Zoltan!	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 769670

It's also heartening to know that the people against missile defense were also wrong on all the major issues of the Cold War.

To: Neocon who wrote (216122)	1/9/2002 1:13:38 PM
From: haqihana	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

Neocon, I hope you were just using my post as a platform to launch the information about the missile threat, because there is no way I can begin to respond to all that was written. Just my own two cents worth is that, any nation that has the capability to launch nuclear, intercontinental, missiles, could be a future menace to the United States. We have no way of knowing what the political climate will be in any of these countries in the near future. Those that appear to be our allies now, could have a change in governmental leadership that would cause a total reversal in attitude toward us. As long as there are missiles, there is cause for concern, and possible danger.