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From: pax@p.cs.uiuc.edu
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Subject: Re: Are Aircraft Carriers Obsolete?
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Date: 25 Jan 89 03:52:07 GMT
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This is an interesting discussion, but I think it misses the most important
point.  That is that space-based weapons might soon dominate the surface
of the seas. If they do, every cent spent on carriers might be just the
same as thrown away.  It will all hinge on how expensive it will be
to build or destroy space based systems.  The great Star Wars sales effort
should prove just how serious the situation really is.


	Steve Pax

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