"Dave S" wrote in message
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At the risk of sounding endlessly questioning,

How would turning off GPS suddenly cause the death of thousands. Other
navigational equipment is required (at least in the US). And the GPS
system IS a DOD facility, operated by the US. I dont see any obligation
being promulgated on us to the rest of the world.

The Russians have their own version dont they? Do you think they have
any sense of responsibility to any US users who may happen to be using
their system?


Maybe that is Europe's problem. Somehow they can't understand that we are
not creepy, underhanded Europeans with an ulterior motive for everything.
They think that we must be just like they are.

So, if it is not to kill thousands of people, what is the hidden agenda
behind keeping DOD in charge of GPS? If turning off GPS will not endanger
anyone, what is the real objection that the Europeans have to it?