[jz638]

I was kind of thinking along the same lines. When did the Seattle Times start caring if a government program would "work"

[null and void]

It doesn't have to work perfectly.

It is sufficient that it introduces uncertainty into a potential opponent's calculations.

[vpintheak]

Silly, it's because it is happening under a Republican administration!

[Schwaeky]

Self preservation my friend... They are in range of weapons launchable from North Korea and Red China, so preserving one's life, and the lives of your subscribers and advertisers (follow the money) trumps partisan politics..