[Publius Maximus]

We are not defending "them" we are defending the West. They are on the eastern frontier of the west, hence it makes sense to put a missile shield there.

You wouldn't think you'd have to explain this kind of thing to a sentient being.

[Huck]

Well, the new configuration is designed to defend Europe, so you should be ok with it. I personally don’t see why Europe can’t defend itself. Why should we spend money we don’t have to defend them? Let em build their own shield.

[kabar]

Instead, the new system his administration is developing would deploy smaller SM-3 missiles, at first aboard ships and later probably either in southern Europe or Turkey, according to those familiar with the plans said.

I was a Foreign Service Officer for 28 years. Later means probably a very long time from now, if ever. No matter how Obama tries to disguise it, this is a capitulation to the Russians.