It seems to me that a second canal would be good for the U.S. and would add an element of security as well.
Shutting down two canals would be at least a little harder than shutting down one, if some enemy were inclined to do so.
I agree. Never have liked having the Chicoms sitting on our back dock. LOL
In principle I agree, but the fact is that if the chicoms make their move (and they will - deep dark un-talked about open secret), they will disable any alternate route as part of their strategy - not too hard to do. We need to have enough resources on both sides of the canal ALL THE TIME to make the destruction of the canal a moot point. This may mean cutting down billions in pork programs and redirecting that money to duplicating resources but it is worth the expense.