Why?
Because while liberals in the west (including Great Britain) protested against the futuristic weapon system, he continued the program...albeit in bits and pieces but continued it he did.
What did they say about it at the time? Via Wikipedia.
Senator Ted Kennedy describing the proposal as "reckless Star Wars schemes."[64] Some critics used that term derisively, implying it was an impractical science fiction fantasy. In addition, the American media's liberal use of the moniker (despite President Reagan's request that they use the program's official name) did much to damage the program's credibility.[65]So where are we today?
We have Israel being able to keep its military from ripping apart the Palestinians because they're able to shoot down incoming missiles.
We have Japan and S. Korea being able to respond calmly to N. Korean provocations. We have a system to protect Western Europe and our own homeland.
Star Wars was futuristic. It was visionary. And it can be credited with preventing at least two or three wars.
Reagan was Right.
