Are you saying that you were unaware that Free Republic is an "American" site that its stated purpose is furthering grassroots conservatism "in America"?
And since you have not dealt with your false statement that no missile tests have succeeded - I think it is clear that you are not being mature or responsible about what you are posting.
It is also clear to me that you came on this thread in order to lecture us.
I think you guys are talking about two different sets of tests here. The successful tests were ship-based interceptors fired at short range ballistic missles ... described to be like scuds in this article ...
http://www.canada.com/national/story.html?id=e26fb03f-1659-4e0c-9c79-95c74cc2f9a2
The other tests that, I don't believe were successful, were from land-based interceptors, which would be responsible for taking out ICBMs.
Regardless, I don't see how the failures are an issue ... yet. The system is in the testing phase and failures are advantageous ... learn from your mistakes and all. I believe the system will eventually be successful ... unless the government is pressured to shut it down. I can't see that happening though.
Just my thoughts.