This year's defense budget is the largest (as a share of GDP) since WWII. Right now, getting our economy and debt under control seem like they would do far mor

This year's defense budget is the largest (as a share of GDP) since WWII. Right now, getting our economy and debt under control seem like they would do far more to ensure our future national security than incredibly expensive missile defense systems. It seems to me like you should only spend money on this stuff when you actually have money. And really, lasers? What happens when they coat the missiles in something reflective? $200 worth of shiny metallic paint foils $200 million worth of laser.