Experts Scoff at Sat Shoot-Down Rationale calling it "comedic gold":
http://blog.wired.com/defense/2008/0...rationale.html
"Our veteran space security specialist believes there are several [real reasons for destroying the satellite]. To him, the satellite shot is a chance for the military to try out its missile defense capabilities; a way to keep secret material out of the wrong hands; and a warning to the Chinese, after they destroyed a satellite about a year ago."