American Voices

Bush And The ABM Treaty

December 19, 2001 | ISSUE 37•46

Worried about nuclear attacks by terrorists and rogue states, President Bush pulled out of the ABM treaty in the hopes of building a missile shield. What do you think?

  • This is a wise move on Bush's part, considering the fact that terrorists possess elaborate launching systems capable of firing nuclear missiles into space.

    Larry Edwards
    Systems Analyst

  • It's reassuring to know that, after everything that's happened in the past three months, there's still irrefutable proof that Bush is a dick.

    Marjorie Ready
    Student

  • The ABM treaty was a noble but ultimately flawed idea that hindered our ability to bomb the fuck out of countries we don't like.

    Will Lathon
    Auto Mechanic

  • As a full-blooded Native American, I'd like to know why everyone's acting so goddamned surprised.

    Leonard Whitecloud
    Cashier

  • A missile-defense system is all the more vital now that we've pissed off Russia so bad.

    Thomas Provenza
    Lawyer

  • This shield will protect us from terrorists who steal radioactive industrial-waste materials and build 'dirty bombs' aimed at subways, bridges, and other public spaces, right? Phew.

    Lauren Keith
    Dental Hygienist

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