#176: Barbara Kingsolver's Demon Copperhead: Appalachians React
Appodlachia
Flaws in Missile Defense System and Spring Festivals in Appalachia
This chapter explores the flaws in the US missile defense system, highlighting the high number of failed missile defense tests. It also raises concerns about the safety of nuclear weapons, mentioning a previous incident of accidental bomb dropping and questioning the effectiveness of the large defense budget. The chapter ends with a sudden transition to a discussion about spring festivals in Appalachia and the host's excitement for the upcoming ramp convention in North Carolina.
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