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From: henry@utzoo.UUCP (Henry Spencer)
Newsgroups: net.space
Subject: Re: SDI Offensive ?
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Date: Mon, 1-Apr-85 16:25:27 EST
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> ...I
> wouldn't be surprised if offensive space weapons are already in the works, and
> those who are concerned about their undermining the present nuclear peace, or
> about the growth of military operations in space, should be on guard.

I hate to tell you this, but offensive space weapons already exist.  They
are called "ballistic missiles", and they spend all but the first few
seconds and the last few seconds of their *working* lives in space.
They're dangerous, and should be banned.  A bit late for that, though...
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				Henry Spencer @ U of Toronto Zoology
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