(a) did they have to spend $7B before deciding this?


I find it amazing that they were able to come to the conclusion at all. The
system so often just keeps on going after the momentum is initiated and we are
left with weapon systems that either dont work right or are obsolete before
they are deployed.
Anyone see the report on the Patriot Missile? We have been misled on how well
it works....or should I say how it doesnt work. Unless you count shooting down
your own aircraft as working.