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Originally posted by Azred:
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.
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You make some good points. [img]smile.gif[/img]
For years now, we have been moving towards discouraging the research and development of nukes and other womd. This new "research" seems like a step backwards even if it won't neccessarrliy lead to mutual assured destruction.