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Azred · 05-29-2002, 12:10 AM

Well, it's a really good idea that many cultures throughout history have indeed used, but it is a good idea on paper only. The most serious question to be answered is one of control--how would you control an entire squad of not-civically-minded people who have automatic weapons and the desire to use them? Almost all criminals have enough "street smarts" to realize that if they are released under such a program and they live through the war, they will most likely end up in prison again at some point; hence, they would be likely to simply dare anyone to capture them. Also, would regular military personnel like the idea of serving alongside criminals?

05-29-2002, 12:10 AM	#4
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 55 Posts: 4,037	Well, it's a really good idea that many cultures throughout history have indeed used, but it is a good idea on paper only. The most serious question to be answered is one of control--how would you control an entire squad of not-civically-minded people who have automatic weapons and the desire to use them? Almost all criminals have enough "street smarts" to realize that if they are released under such a program and they live through the war, they will most likely end up in prison again at some point; hence, they would be likely to simply dare anyone to capture them. Also, would regular military personnel like the idea of serving alongside criminals? __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.