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**tyme** · December 17, 2002, 01:40 PM

Equipment vs Spirit:

The U.S. could win a war against its own citizens, but could it do so without using WoMD, blowing up entire city blocks, and using other technologies banned or restricted for civilian use? That would not be productive. The U.S. gains nothing if it destroys its economic and industrial potential fighting a war against its own citizens.

I'd say the U.S. could more easily afford to let politicians be assassinated, even, than to start a war that would relegate it to a pre-coldwar industrial complex.

December 17, 2002, 01:40 PM	#90
tyme Staff Join Date: October 13, 2001 Posts: 3,355	Equipment vs Spirit: The U.S. could win a war against its own citizens, but could it do so without using WoMD, blowing up entire city blocks, and using other technologies banned or restricted for civilian use? That would not be productive. The U.S. gains nothing if it destroys its economic and industrial potential fighting a war against its own citizens. I'd say the U.S. could more easily afford to let politicians be assassinated, even, than to start a war that would relegate it to a pre-coldwar industrial complex. __________________ “The egg hatched...” “...the egg hatched... and a hundred baby spiders came out...” (blade runner) “Who are you?” “A friend. I'm here to prevent you from making a mistake.” “You have no idea what I'm doing here, friend.” “In specific terms, no, but I swore an oath to protect the world...” (continuum) “It's a goal you won't understand until later. Your job is to make sure he doesn't achieve the goal.” (bsg)