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Originally posted by Atomix
I am also against the use of nuclear weoponry.
Originally posted by Atomix
I agree that every warhead on the planet cannot be destroyed but we really should try to dismantle the majority in our stockpiles.
Originally posted by Relentless
I don't think mankind should engage in any technology at all that they do not have the means to neutralize the bi-products of within a time frame of their own generation.
That being said...., well, I guess I answered the question.
Originally posted by Atomix
Nukes are not the ONLY answer to Asteroids. Couldn't we just build a Star Wars defence type thing that will destroy asteroids although with government secrecy and everything we propably already do.
Originally posted by ShadowXIX
I guess you think we shouldnt use any plastic or stryofoam then? Or any product that produces any type of toxic waste. Or even use any fossil fuels these things all produce bi-products that one generation cannot neutralize
Originally posted by AtheiX
1. They harm innocent people
2. They are a waste of energy; this energy could have been used in a peaceful way for production of nuclear energy
3. They are ugly
Originally posted by ShadowXIX
A nuclear stand off blast is going to be our best and really only chance to stop it.
Originally posted by Kidfinger
Originally posted by ShadowXIX
A nuclear stand off blast is going to be our best and really only chance to stop it.
Actually, thats a little misleading. It depends on what type of asteroid it is. If its a porus, or loosley held together bundle of small astroids, the effect could be even more devistationg than if we left it whole. A stand off blast with one of these types of astroids would cause it to break into smaller pieces. So your left with one big one, or 200 volkswagon sized ones. Also, I hadnt heard about painting one side white. Could you give a link for that? I cant find anything on it.
KF
[edit on 10/2/04 by Kidfinger]