 In a nutshell, it's because elements of the military-industrial complex and the security state were concerned that JFK was going to pursue detente with the Soviet Union and draw down from Vietnam. Matt Place, best question. Neil Stein Island. Neil Stein Island, call back. The rest of you keep asking questions. Midnight on News Talk WWNR. Serving Southern West Virginia, you can depend on us. News Talk 620, WWNR Beckley and W266AZ Beckley.