Remember the Hivites

LAWRENCE W. BEILENSON

Most opponents of the SALT II agreement have based their objections purely on the treaty’s unfairness to the United States. But there is another reason for rejection, and it goes deeper. The Federalist (No. 3) states: “Among the many objects to which a wise and free people find it necessary to direct their attention, that of providing for their safety seems to be first.” The SALT II agreement hinders the attainment of safety, our chief aim, because the SALT process relies on two untrustworthy tools of statesmanship, treaties and intelligence.

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LAWRENCE W. BEILENSON

Most opponents of the SALT II agreement have based their objections purely on the treaty’s unfairness to the United States. But there is another reason for rejection, and it goes deeper. The Federalist (No. 3) states: “Among the many objects to which a wise and free people find it necessary to direct their attention, that of providing for their safety seems to be first.” The SALT II agreement hinders the attainment of safety, our chief aim, because the SALT process relies on two untrustworthy tools of statesmanship, treaties and intelligence.