erisod says All this military stuff is egregiously expensive. I’m sure they practice by firing these things frequently too. Shooting at something real is minor.
Phlypp says How would you like to be the pilot that [missed the first shot](https://abc7ny.com/shot-down-over-lake-huron-object-ufo-michigan/12813568/)? Not exactly a career enhancing move.
Ray_Pingeau says Maybe if we taxed the rich, it wouldn’t be such a big deal how much we spend to blow up something worthless.
Sirhc978 says Supposedly 25 years ago, Canada shot down a balloon using the guns on their fighter jets and it took 1000 rounds. From everything I heard the missile would be safer and more effective.
RotisserieChicken007 says That’s a great way to show the meaning of *to kill a fly with a sledgehammer*.
erisod says
All this military stuff is egregiously expensive. I’m sure they practice by firing these things frequently too. Shooting at something real is minor.
Phlypp says
How would you like to be the pilot that [missed the first shot](https://abc7ny.com/shot-down-over-lake-huron-object-ufo-michigan/12813568/)? Not exactly a career enhancing move.
FreneticPlatypus says
Admit it though, by far it’s not our biggest waste of money.
Ray_Pingeau says
Maybe if we taxed the rich, it wouldn’t be such a big deal how much we spend to blow up something worthless.
Mindbender444 says
Bout time we started taking the threat of the NIBBB serious!
linda-stanley says
I just hope the Bottlecap Balloon Brigade is properly compensated for their loss
Blue_Lust says
Consider it training.
Murderyoga says
.0001% of their daily napkin budget.
jmsturm says
Don’t forget the cost of the fuel!
Sirhc978 says
Supposedly 25 years ago, Canada shot down a balloon using the guns on their fighter jets and it took 1000 rounds. From everything I heard the missile would be safer and more effective.
riffraffbri says
I believe it was the first time NORAD shot at anything in anger.
crippylicious says
Helicopter and an ice pick taped to a long stick?
RotisserieChicken007 says
That’s a great way to show the meaning of *to kill a fly with a sledgehammer*.
HispanicImmigrant says
Sounds like a PPP loan, but with extra steps.
beyd1 says
Yes after they missed once.