David K. Rehbein, a national commander of the American Legion, wrote an article for the Business Wire on the state of missile defense. Even among those who believe strong missile defense is no longer needed, North Korea’s defiance has proven otherwise. The rogue state may not have the capability to launch a nuclear weapon now, but it is determined to improve the technology required to do so.
“Defense Secretary Robert Gates takes the threat seriously enough to have positioned a military ground-based missile defense system to protect Hawaii from missile attack, Rehbein writes. “While The American Legion applauds this decision, the nation’s largest veterans service organization is concerned that the United States is not doing enough to protect us from, well, nuclear annihilation.”
Although nuclear threats loom over us, the Obama administration intends to cut $1.62 billion from the missile defense budget. As we’ve noted before, the administration’s cuts impact Ground-Based Midcourse Defense Interceptors, which would be reduced from 44 to 30.
“The Heritage Foundation has produced a chilling documentary titled ‘33 Minutes: Protecting America in the New Missile Age.’ A trailer of the film can be viewed at www.legion.org. It makes the sobering point that a ballistic missile fired at the United States could reach its target in 33 minutes or less. It is a moral imperative that our leaders in Washington protect America from this catastrophic possibility.”
Watch the trailer of the high-definition documentary:
The crisis in North Korea has only confirmed the need for a strong and comprehensive missile defense system. The Heritage Foundation’s high-definition documentary “33 Minutes: Protecting America in the New Missile Age” speaks directly to Americans about what we may face in the near future. A screening of “33 Minutes” will take place in New York City on June 4 at the Marriott Marquis on 1535 Broadway. Be sure to RSVP is you plan to attend.
“33 Minutes” explains the history of missile defense, the present global nuclear threat, and what the U.S. must do to protect itself and the world. This film serves as a wake-up call to complacency and apathy. Prepare to be angry, shocked, enlightened, and inspired. While many countries in the world may be against us, we’ve always counted on the tenacity of freedom-loving people to remind our leaders of the constitutional mandate to protect and defend.
While we work, play, and sleep, the enemy is stockpiling an arsenal for our demise. Countries like North Korea, Iran, and Russia already have or will soon have the capability to kill potentially millions of Americans. We must continue to develop and strengthen our missile defense systems.
Coming this month is a high-definition documentary titled, “33 Minutes: Protecting America in the New Missile Age,” which explains the history of missile defense, the present global nuclear threat, and what the U.S. must do to protect itself and the world. This film will serve as a wake-up call to complacency and apathy. Prepare to be angry, shocked, enlightened, and inspired. While many countries in the world may be against us, we’ve always counted on the tenacity of freedom-loving people to remind our leaders of the constitutional mandate to protect and defend.
In the meantime, visit our YouTube Channel, where you can watch a two-minute trailer for the documentary (embeded above) as well as short clips featuring Heritage Foundation experts, Lt. General Henry Obering of the Missile Defense Agency, and others.
