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Azred · 05-21-2003, 11:36 PM

I highly doubt that this is only a study. If the project is being discussed, then research is already being conducted; they can always claim the research is in the best interest of national security. If we don't conduct this kind of research, then someone else will. I know--it sounds like some sort of twisted 1950s M.A.D. logic. However, look at the situation rationally: it is wiser to develop small tactical nuclear devices with a 2.5 kiloton range, because this means that you need less radioactive material and runs a significantly reduced risk of contamination.

Besides, how is this really any different than building MOABs? It is only because they are nuclear that people immediately imagine radioactive fallout raining down on us for 10,000 years or some other Apolcalyptic scenario.

05-21-2003, 11:36 PM	#7
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 55 Posts: 4,037	I highly doubt that this is only a study. If the project is being discussed, then research is already being conducted; they can always claim the research is in the best interest of national security. If we don't conduct this kind of research, then someone else will. I know--it sounds like some sort of twisted 1950s M.A.D. logic. However, look at the situation rationally: it is wiser to develop small tactical nuclear devices with a 2.5 kiloton range, because this means that you need less radioactive material and runs a significantly reduced risk of contamination. Besides, how is this really any different than building MOABs? It is only because they are nuclear that people immediately imagine radioactive fallout raining down on us for 10,000 years or some other Apolcalyptic scenario. __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.