WikiLeaks cables: Planned US missile shield is blind to nukes

The purpose was and is to inject public money into private contractors balance sheets.

Mission accomplished.

The planned US missile shield has long been considered unworkable by many scientists and experts. There are just too many technological hurdles to overcome- for instance, the use of decoy missiles.

I think what happened is the politicians thought that it was a matter of throwing enough money at the problem. The military and a few scientists and institutions were more than happy to accept this money and in return they would give vague promises in order to attract more funding.

(psst.... it's OK.. it's not for defense)

Yeah, this one bothers me a bit. I'm glad it was on Wikileaks because I live in the states. This is one more reason that site is important. I, along with every other American, should have the right to know if that stuff doesn't work. . . Along with all the shady crap.

A racket is best described, I believe, as something that is not what it seems to the majority of the people. Only a small "inside" group knows what it is about. It is conducted for the benefit of the very few, at the expense of the very many. Out of war a few people make huge fortunes.