[hflynn]

That's classic Cold War thinking. It's much more likely that a freighter under a neutral flag will sail into New York harbor and dock. The crew will pass thru customs and depart for the airport and in a few hours the nuke will go off. IOW think Sum of All Fears NOT Doctor Strangelove.

Really. The scenario being discussed was a missile attack. I held a key as a NORAD officer. I can assure you the response would have occurred before anything incoming hit the ground. I can also assure you however a nuclear device is delivered the response has already been predetermined. Not only predetermined but those who chose to deliver a device have been forewarned what the targets will be hit in response.

[ExSoldier]

Sorry! My bad. I THOUGHT we were discussing the current situation. Of course you are 100% correct. If you'll refer back to my post I state that it's much more likely (current timeline) that a freighter will be the delivery vehicle rather than an incoming missile, which would of course be suicide for whatever nation launches against us.