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To: KLP who wrote (275286)10/18/2008 3:45:01 PM
From: goldworldnet  Respond to of 793928
 
Crossing the International Dateline, Alaska really is where the East meets the West. :)

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To: KLP who wrote (275286)10/18/2008 4:00:07 PM
From: ManyMoose  Respond to of 793928
 
Anchorage being a stopping off place for global flights is relevant too.

Do you remember a TV movie entitled "World War III" starring (shudder) Rock Hudson? It depicted a war started to take over control of the Alaska Pipeline.

If you read a recent comment posted on the IMDB page, it will help understand why it's important.

imdb.com