Does the U.S. have alternative weapons to use against a destructive enemy who looks foreword to death?

Question

Something a little more acceptable than nuclear weapons.

John H---This is the kind of answer I was hoping for; however isn't it a shame these weapons can't be more selective about who they harm or kill?

But at least these weapons will give our enemies the choice to back off before it becomes fatal.

Maybe this the answer to our dilemma.

This new type of enemy who shoots at us from behind their women and children might just be defeated w/ such weapons.

Answer 1

None that the left wouldn't raise Hell about.How about a nuke aimed at Mecca with a demand that the Islamic fascist cool it.If that doesn't convince them,Medina could be next.

Answer 2

There are a couple of new weapons on the horizon that are promising. Their existance isn't classified, but they aren't being talked about much. They are not mass destruction type things, but they aren't precision type things either.

One is a sonic weapon. The monster projects sound waves directionaly with tremendous power and frequencies that leave an enemy or unruly crowd no choice but to be somewhere else. When in propper tune, it's hard on the body as well as the ears.

Another near-future weapon is a microwave device. Imagine a microwave oven without the protective shield on the front door. Now imagine something a thousand times as large. Once again, the enemy or threatening crowd is left with a choice of getting out of there or being slow-roasted.

Testing for operator safety is the only thing holding these weapons back right now. Soon our forces will be able to clear out whole cities, without nukes, without bombs, without bullets. The suicidal maniacs won't die quick enough. They will be happy to get away too.

In some ways, this worries me. These new "humane" weapons might make war too easy, too tempting, not something that should be avoided.

Answer 3

Yeah, it was used twice in 1945 against an enemy who chose to die rather than surrender. It saved millions of civilian and allied lives. Fat Boy and little man, delivered by the enola gay and Boxcar.

Answer 4

I don't see the need for alternative weapons. If they look forward to it, why should we stand in their way?
The only real alternative punishment would be to let them die of boredom at Gitmo.

Answer 5

We don't need alternative weapons. Just tell them that we are here to make them happy, and line them up in front of a 50 cal. machine gun and say "Say hello to the virgins for me."

Answer 6

The American foot soldier. AS we have seen air power is not going to solve all situations.

Answer 7

Yes but public opinion would never let them carry it out.

Answer 8

Yes

It's called unrestricted war.

Unfortunately we are restricted.

Answer 9

Yes. if our bombs and bullets where covered in pig blood. they would be afraid to die.

Answer 10

no.