Planned N.Korea Missile Launch Worries Hawaii Residents

Comforted by the U.S. military's missile defense systems, Hawaii residents doubt a NK missile would light up the clear island sky. But that doesn't mean they aren't worried that a long-range missile could be launched in their direction. Japanese media have reported the NKoreans appear to be preparing for a long-range test near July 4-U.S. Independence Day. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has ordered additional protections for Hawaii in case a missile is launched over the Pacific Ocean. "The NKoreans are unbalanced and could try anything," said Dan Gleason while walking his dog in downtown Honolulu. "If they do hit Honolulu, I hope it's a good shot, because I don't want to go through the aftermath."

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