From: Spike Jones (spike66@attglobal.net)
Date: Wed Apr 25 2001 - 00:11:42 MDT
"J. R. Molloy" wrote:
> Robotic spy plane makes the Lindbergh stunt look human... merely human. --J.R.
>
> About Global Hawk
> http://www.dsto.defence.gov.au/globalhawk/1_about.html
> Global Hawk is the world's most advanced high-altitude, long-endurance,
> unmanned aerial vehicle.
What is the trend in the US military that is the very most unique
to the modern day? It isn't mechanization of war, which has been
seen in nearly every age. The thing that most clearly identifies
the modern U.S. military, I propose, is the intolerance of
casualties, even one.
What ended the U.S. involvement in Somalia? The TV image
of a single dead U.S. soldier being dragged thru the streets.
As soon as that was shown on the evening news, the public
turned against the action. I see in this the key to ending all war.
I predict that as soon as practical, all our weapons and
surveillance systems will be drones with their controllers
warm and safe at home. spike
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