re: #474 Charles Johnson

No, Iron Dome has nothing at all to do with “Star Wars,” and it does not vindicate the Star Wars concept. See:

[Link: www.foreignpolicy.com…]

Disagree. My point is the basic concept (not particular tech) that was called impossible. The wisdom of such a system varies by location and timing. Euorpe? Dodgy. Alaska? Vandenberg? Perfectly appropriate.

But IMO stopping incoming warheads with advanced tech is a fine idea. On that point, I find the critics to be in error. Iron Dome with it’s limitation validates the concept.