We cannot predict what kind of adversaries the U.S. will face in the
coming decades, but we do know that part of the responsibility of being
the world's "sole remaining superpower" is to be prepared for as many
contingencies as possible. One prudent way of reducing the threat is to
discourage potential adversaries from trying to match America's
advantages in numbers and technology. Replacing our faltering Eagles
with additional Raptors may be expensive, but allowing our neglect to be
exploited by those who wish us harm would be ruinous.

Thanks, John -- that article pretty well sums up my points.
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Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
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