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Why Does NATO Need A Missile Defense System?

Thursday, 26. March 2009, 20:44:19

March 26-2009:

Why Does NATO Need A Missile Defense System?

As I see it, most developed countries in NATO, the US and the UK, have military aircraft that can be launched in seconds to defend large geographic air spaces from incoming missiles. These aircraft have missiles attached to them as part of their defense systems, and can intercept and destroy any missiles incoming, or missile sites if need be.

So why should the US and NATO be contemplating the erection of any 'Radar Defense System' for incoming missiles, in Europe or anywhere around the world?

This to my mind is an act of aggression, in terms of extending one's military power, and aggressive abilities anywhere around the globe. Regardless of how it will be perceived by other nations that feel threatened.

If we should continue along this path, then we are giving those developing countries like Iran, Syria, Israel, North Korea, and others, the right to contemplate sophisticated systems to combat any threat or perceived threat to their territories or allies.

I strongly advocate for the neutralizing of any such treaty, or intent to negotiate any such treaty between any nation or region.

Especially the USA. Because to continue along this line will inevitably result in the quest for more defense systems, or aggressive systems by all those nations that feel vulnerable to the big powers today!

Derryck S. Griffith.
Educator-Advocate & Blogger.
NYC.
E-mail: comments@whitehouse.gov

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Are The Proposed Europe Missile Defense System Worth It?

Sunday, 8. February 2009, 21:33:47

Missile Defense

February 06-2009:

Are The Proposed Europe Missile Defense System Worth It?

George W. Bush was keen to promote the concept of a shield or missile defense system somewhere in Europe, to combat any first strike from Russia (supposedly). This missile detect system is supposed to alert N.A.T.O of any incoming missile threat, necessitating a quick response to that threat.

This to my mind is playing into the un-warranted fear from the Cold War era, when the Soviets were alleged to be creating missiles that could reach US territories, and the USA had to be prepared to combat that threat. This un-warranted fear from both sides proved to be very wrong, after the collapse of the Berlin Wall, and the end of The Cold War era.

Will president Barack H. Obama allow himself to be sucked into this paranoid military mindset, within the Pentagon and her allies in N.A.T.O. Or are we going to seriously consider how un-realistic this idea would be, if we intend to foster better or improved diplomatic relations with Russia, and the former Soviet block or allies too.

If we allow ourselves to be sucked into this war mongering mentality, then we would have accepted George W. Bush's idea, and thus continue business as usual in our foreign policy with Russia.

I strongly suggest that the Obama administration do not even consider, building or contributing to any missile defense system in Europe. Because this conflicts with NATO's role in that regard, and makes NATO seem irrelevant, if not unwanted!

Derryck.
NYC.

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