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From: karn@petrus.UUCP (Phil R. Karn)
Newsgroups: net.space
Subject: Re: A High Tech Maginot Line
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Date: Sat, 14-Dec-85 16:53:54 EST
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> This brings up an interesting side issue, a reason why it is *important* for
> the US to have operational antisatellite capability (!).

I've got a better solution. Let's establish a treaty that bans all further
tests of anti-satellite weapons by either side. That'll effectively keep
the Soviets from developing the "space blockade" capability of which you
speak.

Phil