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by tptacek 3478 days ago
I don't, really, except for the gigantic waste of money it represents. Why do you want that money spent?
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It's just a deterrent, part of a broader restrengthening of our nations' sovereignty imo. It sends a message. The amount of money is quite small when compared to real sources of government debt such as entitlements or the military.