It is not an either or my friend. We need to do it all.

Before 911 I was somewhat on the bubble re ABM. I am now convinced that the day is not far in the future when guys like OBL and certainly Rogue states are likely to have access to nuclear missiles. The threat is probably 20 years in the future but we need to start now to develop a system that works.

The problem with many democrats is that they are such sycophants they cannot see the obvious. If god himself appeared on Earth and announced that we need ABM most democrats would turn to Bill Clinton or the DNC for corroboration.

Yes, there are Republicans like that too. I am pragmatic before I am Republican or conservative. The problem is there aren't many liberal pragmatists.