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Excellent work by Mr. Macomber. He has been active in canvassing the news and the portents are disturbing. But, as disturbing as a Russia-Iranian nuclear club might be, there are far more worrisome activities being undertaken by the Bear of the North.

It seems that the U.S. media has completely missed the current Sino-Russian Friendship pact that Russia entered into with China in 2001. Though ostensibly an "understanding" between the two countries to oppose the US anti-ballistic missile development program, since then there has been a significant amount of sophisticated Russian military sales to China. These include SU-27 and SU-30 fighters and the "Sunburn" supersonic anti-ship missile. In addition to these munitions sales, the two Asian powers have held joint military exercises.

The actions of Russia in selling these arms to China should be of grave concern to Americans. With China's continuing statements that Taiwan is "part" of mainland China and the newly acquired capability to significantly impact our naval combat operations in the region, America's "resolve" should not be seen to waiver.

Russia is not a friend to the United States. President Putin has embarked upon a calculated course to reduce the power of the United States through the use of client states and "allies" such as China. China has its own desires in the Pacific region and bears watching closely.

Look for the proliferation of more sophisticated weapons systems and even nuclear technology from the Russian government in the near future. Though rogue nuclear states such as Iran and North Korea pose the greatest short term threat to this country, there are long-term adversaries out there possessing much greater resources. And, though the US has no imperialistic aims in the world, others do.

p>Vigilance is extremely important and we will never have very many friends in this world. We are, for all intents and purposes, family in this country. We can squabble among ourselves, but we should never do it in front of the neighbors. If we don't learn this soon, we may all be in serious trouble. br> -- Michael Tobias br> Ft. Lauderdale, Florida /p> p> MAKES TOO MUCH SENSE br> Re: Jay D. Homnick's Hero Insurance

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