It's a start

I don't have an "It's about Time" category but perhaps I should start one because this story should be in it.

We now have a functioning missle defense system. Well we will have by the end of the month

"Today we have nothing," he said. "When we put that system on alert, that will be a significant improvement. Anything is better than nothing."

I couldn't agree more. Anything is better than nothing. Remember the purpose of this weapon like so many others, at least our purpose, is to have it so that we won't have to use it. Just having one operational changes the thinking of any foe and that is what we want.