Originally Posted by
chad_tukes
North Korea is preparing to launch a missile over Pacific Ocean waters, Japanese media reported Thursday.
With missile interceptors and radar equipment deployed in and near Hawaii, "we are in a good position should it become necessary to protect American territory," Gates said Thursday.
Gates: U.S. ready for North Korea missile - CNN.com
Kim is trying to tell the United States that he will soon have the capability to take out US cities in a nuclear strike.
Th US however already has a missile shield to protect US territory. Whether or not the Nokor missile ultimately ends up in US territory, it might be a good idea for the US to shoot it down anyway if only to tell Kim that his missiles are worthless.