Still Protecting the Hosers

Canada to United States: "We're not going to support the missile defense system; not so much as a 'thank you' out of us, eh."
United States to Canada: "Well, okay... No surprise, we'll protect you anyway."

The United States is ready to blow up its Titan IV rocket if debris from its booster should threaten Canadian oil platforms in the Atlantic, Newfoundland's premier said Thursday.

The launch was delayed last week after Canada expressed concern that rocket debris could fall on the oil installations off Newfoundland, prompting authorities to evacuate workers from the platforms.

Titan IV, which will carry a military satellite into orbit, will take off in a few days from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

"The US Air Force would be able and prepared to destroy the rocket in the unlikely event that unforeseen circumstances arise that could result in the rocket booster falling outside of the identified safety zone," said Newfoundland Premier Danny Williams.

Too bad American military technology is reliable enough to make this a moo(t) point, eh.