It's not at all clear to me that your interpretation is correct, Jack.

My interpretation is that we need ways to maintain our own uses of space without interruption, and there is debate over which way is best -- threat of counter-force, threat of retaliation, or wrapping our space hardware in protective paper (treaties).

I've written two essays for msnbc.com in the past year about myths and misinformation that are clouding our ability to conduct a proper public discussion.

The war of words over war in space -- Terminology touches off Pentagon test tempest
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/4732874/ (1:37 p.m. ET April 16, 2004)

Fear and loathing in orbit -- Space robot‘s failure adds to confusion over weapons
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7671805/ (12:48 p.m. ET April 29, 2005)