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Technology has always found its greatest consumer in a nation's war and defense efforts. Since the last attempts at a "Star Wars" defense system, has technology changed considerably enough to make the latest Missile Defense initiatives more successful? Can such an application of science be successful? Is a militarized space inevitable, necessary or impossible?

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almarst2002 - 10:28pm Jan 2, 2003 EST (# 7243 of 7259)

gisterme 1/2/03 10:20pm

"The horse-rider can see the different world then the foot-walker while traveling on the same road"

gisterme - 10:35pm Jan 2, 2003 EST (# 7244 of 7259)

almarst2002 1/2/03 10:28pm

"The horse-rider can see the different world then the foot-walker while traveling on the same road"

No doubt, almarst; but, the same road still arrives at the same destination for both. However, the horse-rider will usually get there first.

gisterme - 10:37pm Jan 2, 2003 EST (# 7245 of 7259)

Congrats on your new computer and monitor, Robert!

Hope it's easier on your eyes.

almarst2002 - 10:52pm Jan 2, 2003 EST (# 7246 of 7259)

gisterme 1/2/03 10:35pm

Assuming they travel in the same direction and to the same destination.

I think I already mention one could only envy to live in such a wonderfully simple world of yours.

gisterme - 10:53pm Jan 2, 2003 EST (# 7247 of 7259)

almarst2002 1/2/03 10:22pm

"...The guys who are in charge right now were all condemned for terrorism by the World Court..."

And the "world court" is a laughingstock to all who are concerned about justice in the world.

The "world court" is a fabrication, proclaimed by those of your ilk, in hopes that a name like "world court" will lend some credibility among the ignorant to your condemnation of those who stand against communism. Stick to the ignorant when you speak of the "world court" almarst. The "world court" you speak of has no credibility with anyone else.

I think I'll set up a "Intergalactic Universal Court" so that it can trump whatever proclamations come from the mere "world court". I surely could claim more stars and galaxies support the "Intergalactic Univerals Court" court than you can claim natons support the "world court". I have little doubt that my claims would carry no less credibilty than yours.

almarst2002 - 10:54pm Jan 2, 2003 EST (# 7248 of 7259)

M.I.T. Studies Accusations of Lies and Cover-Up of Flaws in Antimissile System - http://www.commondreams.org/headlines03/0102-02.htm

gisterme - 10:59pm Jan 2, 2003 EST (# 7249 of 7259)

almarst2002 1/2/03 10:52pm

"...I think I already mention one could only envy to live in such a wonderfully simple world of yours..."

All it takes is a little faith, honesty and common sense, Alex.

You should try it. Perhaps you would find life to be less frustrating.

There's a practical side too...you'd probably save a fortune on indigestion pills.

almarst2002 - 11:09pm Jan 2, 2003 EST (# 7250 of 7259)

gisterme 1/2/03 10:59pm - "you'd probably save a fortune on indigestion pills."

Thanks for compassion... But there is no need. I am just much more careful with my diet;)

I quess you don't need them either... Thanks to such a strong stomach;)

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