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> James A. Donald:
> > > Military weapons are generally not designed to kill quickly. 
> > > A badly wounded man who takes a long time dying is a much
> > > bigger drain on your enemy's resources.
> 
> Major Variola
> > True for snipers, but if you're being shot at and have 
> > inadequate cover,
> 
> A badly wounded man will instantly lose interest in his mission. 
> Instant deterrence is in many ways better for military purposes 
> than instant kill.  Instant kill only matters in close quarters 
> one on one combat.  (And is much overrated even in that 
> situation.)
> 
> The only use for instant kill weapon in warfare would be for an 
> officer to shoot mutineers. 

I can't wait to see the Officer's Sidearm of 2010.


Regards,

Steve

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