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Sensai · April 7, 2011, 02:16 PM

As a MedEvac pilot in Vietnam and an attack helicopter pilot in Desert Storm, I can say without equivocation that as long as shrapnel producing explosives are used; the type of rifle bullets used is a moot point. War is not a 'game" that you can make rules for, if the human race was far enough advanced to obey rules of war there would be no need; there would be no wars. As long as there are wars they should be fought with maximum prejudice, because the duration is the only true variable to be controlled. The biggest killer of American troops in this, and the later half of the last century, is the ludicrous idea that we can fight a "nice clean" war.

April 7, 2011, 02:16 PM	#9
Sensai Member Join Date: October 14, 2008 Location: Southeastern Virginia Posts: 86	As a MedEvac pilot in Vietnam and an attack helicopter pilot in Desert Storm, I can say without equivocation that as long as shrapnel producing explosives are used; the type of rifle bullets used is a moot point. War is not a 'game" that you can make rules for, if the human race was far enough advanced to obey rules of war there would be no need; there would be no wars. As long as there are wars they should be fought with maximum prejudice, because the duration is the only true variable to be controlled. The biggest killer of American troops in this, and the later half of the last century, is the ludicrous idea that we can fight a "nice clean" war. __________________ Gary Take-offs are optional, landings are manditory!!