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From: auspex!kyoung@uunet.UU.NET (Ken Young)
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Subject: Re: Which military systems to cut
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Date: 23 Jan 90 03:57:28 GMT
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From: auspex!kyoung@uunet.UU.NET (Ken Young)

I disagree with Randy's analysis of battleships.  We should keep some.

They are really good at slinging 2700lb. bombs around (1 every 3 seconds).  
If we need to invade somebody by sea, one of them is worth all the carriers 
we have.

They are impervious to most surface-skimming missiles.  This specifically 
includes the exorcet, which every little country seems to have.

They are also good at some other specialized tasks.  Keep some.

Ken Young
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