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Subject: Re: Battlefield Robotics (?)
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Date: 4 Sep 90 14:51:27 GMT
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In article <5828@hplabsb.HP.COM> mgsmith@hplabsb.UUCP (Michael Smith) writes:
>Why is this stupid?  Because the whole purpose of war is to make the
>other side acquiesce by making them suffer.

This is exactly why I think battlefield robotics may be a seriously
destabilizing technology.  If the generals believe that they can have a
way without anyone getting hurt, then they are more likely to pursue
such a war.  When people are on the front line, however, the brass tend
to think twice, at least.

Alex L. Bangs ---> bangsal@ornl.gov         Of course, my opinions are
Oak Ridge National Laboratory/CESAR            my own darned business...
Autonomous Systems Group