Did you even bother to read the first post? The Russians have MORE missiles NOW ( after the SALT reductions) than 100 times the proposed number to EVENTUALLY be placed in Europe. The anti-missile system is ONLY useful against small numbers of vehicles- such as a terrorist group, or rogue nation, NOT against a major power such as the US, Russia, or China.

"The program is limited because the threat is measured in tens of missiles, not hundreds and certainly not thousands. With North Korea and Iran building ballistic missiles with significant and increasing range, a modest defense is a prudent first step toward countering a known threat. "

But I guess the idea of saving human lives is something to be objected to at every opportunity. Especially if it means that the US fails in it's treaty obligations.