1. The authors of this chapter provide different suggestions for how the United States can defend itself from attacks involving weapons of mass destruction. Of their proposals, which do you feel is most essential? Which is least essential? Why"

2. Curt Weldon contends that the United States needs a defense against ballistic missiles. Lisbeth Gronlund and David Wright argue that such a defense is unnecessary. How do these authors’ differing views on the likelihood of a nuclear attack influence their opinions on ballistic missile defenses? Based on what you have read in the other chapters of this book, do you feel that a nuclear attack is likely enough to warrant the construction of a missile defense"

3. Based on the viewpoints of Frank J. Cilluffo, Jack Thomas Tomarchio, and Richard Preston, do you think the United States is prepared for a chemical or biological attack? Why or why...