Why are United States troops still using depleted uranium sabot tank rounds? The European Parliament, dozens of non-governmental organizations, and even a UN Subcommission call for a ban on this type of ammunition, because of the horrible health effects it has.
Depleted uranium is composed primarily of the stable isotope U-238, but contains small amounts of U-235. It is used to make tank rounds, because it is extremely dense and penetrates well. Once the round is fired, however, it becomes superheated and sheds particles into the air. Once even a few particles of radioactive U-235 are inhaled, they remain in the lungs forever, dooming the person to radiation sickness and cancer. This was a tremendous problem with Gulf War vets and will soon be visible in our brave soldiers fighting in this war.
What is wrong with our government? We are literally passing future death sentences for our soldiers. In what way is this acceptable?
2007-03-29
19:53:29
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