of how effective this missile defense system is supposed to be, considering methods of attack do already exist and the missile defense system doesn't address these points.

Let's ignore recent events regarding cold feet and chances of discovery, shall we?

Chuckle. I don't disagree with anything that has been said and actually do support research efforts into missile defense systems. (I disagree that they are "ready" or "effective" currently).

But I do find it interesting that many of the same people arguing for the toppling of Hussein are the same individuals arguing for the missile defense system.