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I'm not makign that arguement. I'm simply pointing out that this technology is not a panacea, and has definite limitations. It is, for example, *worthless* for quick-response systems or military applications and the transportation of heavy items.

I never proposed that it could be used for quick-response systems. However, it is far more efficient at moving heavy objects to orbit to include weapons platforms for the military.

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> I never proposed that it could be used for quick-response systems.

Then if you want to do away with rockets... what exactly were you planning on using?

> it is far more efficient at moving heavy objects to orbit to include weapons platforms for the military.

Incorrect. The payloads that an elevator will be able to carry will be fairly small, at least for the foreseeable future.