It's an interesting question. I doubt mini-nukes translate to the development of practical, slower-than-light starships but I would love to be proven wrong.
Although I am very liberal socially and somewhat liberal economically, I am probably to the right of center when it comes to national defense. I favor development of any technology which gives us additional options in warfare. It has the added benefit of maintaining our ability to lead in the development of advanced technology.
I am convinced we cannot continue to be a world leader without being at the forefront of the research and development of cutting-edge technology. Wealth alone doesn't cut it. If you don't know how to design and build things, you are a slave to those who do. I would prefer that our efforts in this area would be focused and driven by space exploration and clean energy but I'll take military development over stagnation.
Although I am very liberal socially and somewhat liberal economically, I am probably to the right of center when it comes to national defense. I favor development of any technology which gives us additional options in warfare. It has the added benefit of maintaining our ability to lead in the development of advanced technology.
I am convinced we cannot continue to be a world leader without being at the forefront of the research and development of cutting-edge technology. Wealth alone doesn't cut it. If you don't know how to design and build things, you are a slave to those who do. I would prefer that our efforts in this area would be focused and driven by space exploration and clean energy but I'll take military development over stagnation.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein
