04-23-2014, 08:15 PM
The massive clean-up of DU in Kuwait after Desert Storm and the move away from Tungsten in addition to the almost religious aversion to anything with lead in it supports John's contention.
In point of fact, many of the "greenies" are just as happy if we hobble ourselves this way. They think that less capable weaponry might keep us from getting into a war.
Their problem is that they really don't understand the nature of deterrence. It works ONLY when both a superior capability AND demonstrated will to use that capability exist together. When they both don't exist, one is either bluffing or timid. Either way, trouble is in the works for those who don't understand and have the tools to use deterrence.
In point of fact, many of the "greenies" are just as happy if we hobble ourselves this way. They think that less capable weaponry might keep us from getting into a war.
Their problem is that they really don't understand the nature of deterrence. It works ONLY when both a superior capability AND demonstrated will to use that capability exist together. When they both don't exist, one is either bluffing or timid. Either way, trouble is in the works for those who don't understand and have the tools to use deterrence.