What was an alternative to MAD, and what are Miranda rights?

1 Answer
Apr 29, 2017

The strategy of Flexible Response. Miranda right are read to a person on arrest.

Explanation:

Flexible response was Kennedy's improvement on Eisenhower's policy of massive retaliation. Flexible response provided that on provocation a range military moves was available across the spectrum of possible military responses to prevent an accidental nuclear war. The Cuban Missile Crisis was an example.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexible_response

Miranda rights are based on the U.S. supreme court judgement on Miranda v. Arizona. People being question or arrested must told that they have the right to remain silent and the right to an Attorney.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miranda_v._Arizona