the problem with the missile defense system 20 years ago is that it wasn't continent wide. it was designed to shoot down missiles shot at america over canada. we were even supposed to agree to the use of our airspace to get our cites destroyed as collateral. it was crazy.
this system is going to built much further north and it's a necessity to keep the russians out. like at kiev. we need some way to shot these down over the ocean.
it's not a decision to make. it's a no brainer.
will it work, though?