http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-10812825

What are the arguments for keeping Trident? In all seriousness, I'm struggling...

there arent any really apart from having a very very big and scary weapon we will never use (or be allowed to use).

maybe we should/could, you never know, lead the world in WMD disarmament
but ... the Govt. are worried/concerned, putting in place remedies, about climate change but build more WMD

oh silly me, i must get out more …

maybe they are ensuring if anyone wants to search for our WMDs they can find them so they can start a legitamate war?!

Keep our seat on the Security Council

So we can keep be close by for when Uncle Sam needs his ringpiece inspected?

that worked in Iran and Afghanistan didn't it 'The Security Council' [/smile]
maybe India, Pakistan and Iran could/would/should/have applied for membership


we can start a new insecurity council, it might work better
oh silly me, i must get out more

hows climate change going …

Just so Dave can say he has his finger on the big red button. I am not really a supporter of trident. I would rather they use the money for the carriers and supporting the new class of subs. They could build nuke warheads for the cruise missiles and put them on the new subs so still having a last ditch weapon. Also if the big one does kick off the cruise missiles will be just as effective because many defences will be dealing with the EMP of the american nukes, so defences would be less effective anyway, giving cruises a good chance. Plus against any other nation a cruise could be just as effective and a lot cheaper. The money saved should be ploughed back into service mens homes. Also ensuring that once they leave the services that they have accommodation. Too many ex service men are homeless.