On Fri, 17 Dec 2004 02:20:07 -0800, "Slip'er" wrote
in lpywd.66048$Af.42511@fed1read07::

set back by what critics
called a stunning failure of its first full flight test in two
years.

I would hate having my experiments all open to public scrutiny.


The Missile Defense Shield (or whatever they're calling it) is being
*DEPLOYED* now, before it is fully developed! If it were merely an
experiment, it's lack of performance might be more reasonable.

But hey, it's only a trillion dollar bill.* :-(


* The News Hour, PBS