[HiTech RedNeck]

MAD is still possible; it does not depend on land based weapons.

[lbryce]

I very much appreciate the clarification, results of which had me re-visit details of the revamped strategy as reported in the New York Slimes.
Free Republic-Apri 5, 2010:Obama Limits When U.S. Would Use Nuclear Arms

For the first time, the United States is explicitly committing not to use nuclear weapons against nonnuclear states that are in compliance with the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, even if they attacked the United States with biological or chemical weapons or launched a crippling cyberattack.

Thanks again very much.