Spent a fascinating day aboard the USS Intrepid, which is moored in New York City. The picture shows a nuclear cruise missile aboard the submarine "Growler". This was a cold war deterrent from the late 50's - designed to be used when politics has failed and the world as we know it is about to end forever. It was a stark reminder that politics is not just about providing the basic services such as clearing the snow. Ultimately it will be our politicians who determine whether our planet will exit the 21st century as an inhabitable world. I fouind it a chilling sight to see this missile aimed at the heart of New York, knowing that it would have been capable of destroying everything that we could see.
