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Investments in missile defense, such as the Iron Dome initiative, raise questions about their ultimate costs and efficacy. The debate over fiscal responsibilities should also account for the potential long-term benefits derived from these technological investments. Historical initiatives, despite being fraught with criticism, have often led to innovations that have benefited national security in unexpected ways.
Though the Iron Dome for America may bear flaws in its conception and provide unrealistic objectives in its current form, it represents an essential step in addressing vulnerabilities facing the United States today. As seen throughout history, establishing ambitious goals can inform future strategies and innovations that originally seemed impossible.