Tuesday, June 27, 2006
U.S. should destroy N. Korean missile
A successful launch would embolden our foe and spur creation of more missiles capable of nuclear strikes on us
North Korean technicians are reportedly in the final stages of fueling a long-range ballistic missile that some experts believe could deliver a deadly payload to the United States.
The last time North Korea tested such a missile, in 1998, the firing sent a shock wave around the world, but especially in the United States and Japan, both of which North Korea regards as archenemies. The United States and Japan recognized immediately that a missile of this type makes no sense as a weapon unless it is intended for delivery of a nuclear warhead. [read more]
The last time North Korea tested such a missile, in 1998, the firing sent a shock wave around the world, but especially in the United States and Japan, both of which North Korea regards as archenemies. The United States and Japan recognized immediately that a missile of this type makes no sense as a weapon unless it is intended for delivery of a nuclear warhead. [read more]
