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Old 09-09-2013, 13:03   #127
Razor
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Originally Posted by Tree Potato View Post
Why does NASA need a SWAT team? Given the high profile, cost, and classified nature of many space launches, suitable protection against things our enemies may attempt is appropriate. Any number of countries would love to take Uncle Sam down a few pegs by causing a catastrophic launch failure. It's a shame Police State USA doesn't recognize that, it diminishes their credibility.
I'd buy that, if they were launching something even once a week, but with the VERY infrequent number of launches/activities, I think they could get away with external security support rather than maintain an organic assault/counterassault capability.
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