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A debate series by Ralph Nader & the Center for Study of Responsive Law

What are the Pitfalls and Benefits of Using Ballistic Missile Defense?

Friday, April 12, 2013
12 p.m.
1530 P St. NW
Washington, DC

The debate, held at the Carnegie Institution of Washington building, addresses a taboo subject in electoral, political and mass media arenas. Two debaters will speak on the benefits of missile defense, and two debaters will present the pitfalls of missile defense.

• James Woolsey and Rebeccah Heinrichs will argue for the benefits of missile defense.
• Professor Ted Postol and Kingston Reif will address the drawbacks of using missile defense.
• The moderator will be Desmond Butler of The Associated Press.

A complimentary light lunch will be held following the debate.

To attend, RSVP to info(@)csrl.org.

For more information on the event visit www.debatingtaboos.org.