Are we using the wrong weapons?
554332
Why narrow the discussion down to Iraq and Viet Nam? The problem is that we have neglected "soft" power in favor or the "hard" power of military and economic might. 40 years ago, many young people in the Muslim world would have met Americans, have worked with Americans, possibly even been to America. We had exchange programs with other nations -- we exchanged high school students, musical orchestras, doctors and nurses, sports teams, technical experts -- so that there would be better understanding between peoples of different nations and cultures. In that world, there were people who could stand up the extreme clerics and say "I have worked with Americans and they're good people. What you are saying is incorrect!" \n\nIN this current climate of ignorance, most Muslims in developing nations have very wrong ideas about our nation and our people. One example is the widespread belief that the CIA has near magical powers; that is why iraqis are so angry that the sewer and electric doesn't get fixed overnight. They KNOW we can, and just WON'T.\n\nAnother is the belief that all Americans are rich. We need to bring people from all over the world here to live for a year so they can tell their neighbors back home that we have second hand stores and shanty towns too. And so we can learn about them and their country.
1007948
Sure, faster, more accurate, more effective weapons will get the job done for efficiently, but that's not why we strive for more technological advances in warfare -- it's not like there's some quality assurance inspector behind the front line saying, "Now, General, my sources tell me that you are only averaging about fifteen kills per mortar shell, and that is simply not acceptable if you expect a promotion this year!  You have a quota to meet, you know!"\n\nIt's an arms race out there, and has been ever since two cavemen showed up to a fight, one with a big rock and the other with a sharpened stick that he threw and killed his opponent from a distance.  The next time, a fighter from the losing tribe brought his own sharpened stick, but by that time, the innovator brought a sling made of mammoth hide or something and killed his opponent from even further away with a stone.  The next time, one of them showed up with his newest invention: the bow and arrow.  Eventually, one of them thought to bring a shield with him.  And so on, and so on and so on.\n\nWe continue to build better and better weapons because our opponents continue to build better weapons, armor and countermeasures to the weapons we already have.  If someone hadn't invented cannons, we'd still wage war with rifles and bayonets and cavalry charges.  If we hadn't decided to use airplanes in warfare, it would all be done over land, one muddy, bloody step at a time.  Armor piercing bullets wouldn't be necessary if stronger, thicker steel plating wasn't placed on vehincles and if Kevlar wasn't in every flak jacket.  It's not just because newer, shinier weapons are cool; they're necessary to give the side that has them a tactical and technological advantage on the battlefield.
646515
We are no better in the US than many other countries.  You also forgot to mention our right to bear arms is giving people the right to kill each other.  Regardless of how many people want to own guns for the right reasons, they aren't always being used the right way.  We are the worst civilized country in the world when it comes to violent crimes with guns.  I mean, we act like we are this great country with all these morals, but we invaded Iraq like they did Kuwait.  We step over bums in the street.  A large percentage of us are racists.  And we applaud violence in our music and movies.
60424
Your , question, is vague, but the princpal use of Naval Guns is to, soften Beachhead, landing areas, SOP, in Marine assault Forces, waterbourne assaults !
706456
its not just wrong to shoot little girsl.\nits wrong to shoot and kill PEOPLE.\n\nWe kill people over the stupidest things these days.\n\nI would say we are acting like animals, but that would discrace an animal considering that they do not kill off there own species for sheer pleasure or power.\nHumans are an abomination to themselves.\n\nWe are going to make ourselves extinct sooner or later
658982
Do you mean military weapons, or weapons in the hands of citizens?\n\nLet's start with the military weapons.  This is our defense.  As the person above me said, "A good offense is a strong defense".  This means that by using a "show of force" (we are strong), we can repel invaders and protect our borders and citizens.\n\nWeapons for the citizens.  This was written into the US Constitution in an effort to prevent a tyrannical government from taking over.  Remember, we had just fought a war with England, and we did not want to allow that to happen again.  So, they wrote the Constitution, and incorporated the "Right to keep and bear arms".  This allows our citizens to bear arms in case of a repeat in government, or we are invaded.\n\nI hope this answers your question.
295537
I believe the best weapon of WW2 was a well-trained American infantryman. It doesn't matter how sophisticated the weapon, it is useless unless in the hands of a well-trained individual. America's importance on proper training won the war, not just the weaponry.
772797
only in america for my area (new york and surrounding states)\n\nwe don't have the money for those weapons but if we did\n\nAWESOMEEEEEEEEE
935701
use of weapons is what context? need more detail. your question can not be answered.
1105443
doing something wrong
1145300
The use of depleted uranium is NOT the use of "low yield nuclear weapons!"  This comparison is simply invalid.\nDepleted uranium is used as is it is extremely dense, simple physics explains the use of a heavy item causes more damage than a light item as a projectile.\nNuclear weapons take advantage of the instability of certain isotopes and their ability to release great amounts of energy.\nNo valid comparison between the methods of use!
181413
The Marine Corps, without a doubt!! Every man and woman is trained how to fire a weapon, regardless of what job you have. Also we do a lot more with less gear/technologies.\n Our reputation from 1775 to now speaks for itself!
1080166
Is this the new weapon, where the enemy is blinded for a few minutes?  \n\nI don’t think this weapon is dangerous.
709314
Well since guns were getting better technologically-wise, cavalry didn't help much unless they were sent to destroy artillery.\n\nBut personally, that sounds like suicide to me.\n\nthanks\nShadowhawk--
907629
Hmm, what kind of target? xD
251451
They pulled the wrong trigger.
500369
Well I think that the tazer, or even the billyclub, let alone the gun can (and are in soem cases) misused by the Police. There are settings on the tazer that measure the "force" used as far as I know. And I am sure we have all heard about the misuse of force and police once or twice. Indeed I do think a flashlight or handcuff can be considered cruel and inhuman if used incorrectly. I understand your concern, but unfortunately I think it is the human capacity to err that is truely in question. :)\n\nHave a good day hun.