I would counter that the launch process is inefficient and designed to ensure positive control. Many people have to concur and validate the orders are legitima

I would counter that the launch process is inefficient and designed to ensure positive control. Many people have to concur and validate the orders are legitimate. The president doesn't call the sub captain on his iphone. In addition, military officers with this responsibility understand the gravity of the situation; in the ICBM fields they have access to the media. Launch when everything in the world is peaceful? Nope. They would question it.