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2009-2010 Calendar
| Oct 12: | Sakura Kone |
| Nov 4: | Roger Cohen |
| Nov 19 to | Nov 26 |
| Hunger & | Homelessness |
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Pasadena, CA 91125
Phone: (626) 395-6163
FAX: (626) 584-7161
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Theodore PostolMIT Professor of Science, Technology and National Security Policy, Theodore Postol is a leading expert and critic of the National Missile Defense Program, a system designed to detect, intercept, and destroy incoming nuclear warheads before they re-enter the atmosphere. His research, in addition to experiments conducted as part of the Missile Defense Program, itself, reveals deep flaws and failures in the program, despite the $120 billion spent by the US since 1957 to develop it. Most of these failures, he contends, have been censored and concealed by the Department of Defense.The September 11th terrorist attacks have heightened awareness about American vulnerability and lead some to return to the issue of missile defense with new vigor. Proponents point to the threat of nuclear attack by the growing list of smaller nations like Pakistan and North Korea. Critics, however argue that the enormous cost does not justify a missile defense system that will not stop terrorist attacks and may rile diplomatic relations with countries like Russia and China. These issues aside, the fundamental question remains, can a missile defense system work? Dr. Postol will address this question, describe how the National Missile Defense is supposed to operate, and reveal how test results from the program were presented to make a false case that the system could function.
This event is free; no tickets or reservations are required.
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