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Obama's Proposed Space Weapon Ban

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the real-science-will-never-come-true dept.

eldavojohn writes "Obama's proposed ban on space weapons is a complete 180 from George W. Bush's stance on them. Space.com looks at the two sides of the issue and quotes Michael Krepon explaining, 'The Bush administration rejected space diplomacy. We refused to negotiate on any subject that could limit US military options. We have a shift from an administration that was very dismissive of multilateral negotiations [as a whole], to an administration that is open to that possibility if it improves US national security.' You may recall discussing the necessity of space based weapons and Michael Krepon from 2005."

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  1. What about everyone else... by Brimmith · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Were not the only nation with satellites in space. Whats to stop other countries from doing this first then the US is at a disadvantage. Were still here because other countries are afraid of the Military power we have. This would just make countries more reluctant to attack.

  2. Really? by VeNoM0619 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    We have a shift from an administration that was very dismissive of multilateral negotiations [as a whole], to an administration that is open to that possibility if it improves U.S. national security.'

    I know he may not have been the best, but to add words that almost read "aswhole"...

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