I can’t believe there are missile launchers in our nation’s capital. It’s insane. Is this a real response to a credible threat or just a way to scare people ahead of this Iraq charade? I wish you could trust someone to tell you the truth.
Missile Launchers Positioned in D.C.:
The missile launchers that can be seen from the South Capitol Street bridge are the result of the government’s planning efforts.
The protection measures would include Customs Service aircraft flying high, keeping track of air traffic over the metro area, Air National Guard fighter jets patrolling above and Army radar systems positioned alongside Avenger air defense missile systems mounted on HumVees.
The government put these measures in place during President Bush’s January State of the Union message, then pulled them back. They went back into place when officials determined there was an increased likelihood for terrorist attacks and increased the nation’s Homeland Security alert status to orange from yellow.