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From: karn@thumper.bellcore.com (Phil R. Karn)
Newsgroups: sci.space,sci.space.shuttle
Subject: Re: space news from Feb 15 AW&ST
Message-ID: <993@thumper.bellcore.com>
Date: 19 Mar 88 04:29:21 GMT
References: <1988Mar18.042452.5673@utzoo.uucp>
Organization: Bell Communications Research, Inc
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Summary: Human control of SDI?

> SDI outlines a proposed operating structure for an initial missile-defence
> system; of note is that contrary to assorted alarmist claims, top control
> would remain with humans.

Considering that the human involved would have to decide whether to
commit the United States to nuclear war, I would hope that by "human
control" they mean the President of the United States.

Considering that the President would have to make the decision in less
than a minute, let me know when you find a (human) candidate for
president that can stay awake, alert and "plugged in" to the system 24
hours a day, 365 days a year, for at least four straight years. For that
matter, try finding one that can stay awake during important meetings...

Phil