. . . in Iraq so desperately need? At nearly a half-million dollars each, these vehicles with v-shaped hulls, are virtually impervious to I.E.D's---now causing 70 to 80% of the deaths and injuries. Is 500 grand too much to protect the safety and lives on up to 12 soldiers per vehicle? Is the life of an American soldier not worth $40,000 a piece?
2007-06-26 21:44:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Motor companies must cooperate on matters of national security such as the manufacture of effective vehicles for use by the military.
2007-06-26 21:51:01 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having a company who make commercial products and then make military ones has its problem. I know it was done previously, but I am just pointing out the problem. These companies would then have several master. THey would be privey to Sensitive material, at the same times they are trying to sell cars to countries that we precieve as competitors or worse enemies. THese countries might be able to leverage ford or GM to give up sensitive military informantion for lucrative access to their market or for direct sales. Boeing got in trouble giving military secrets to CHina several years back.
2007-06-27 04:53:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a life certainly is worth $40,000, but Toyota and Mercedes-Benz actually know how to make trucks, and they should be contracted for the job.
2007-06-27 04:52:06 · answer #3 · answered by sakotgrimes 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why don't we all just let the troops decide what kind of vehicles they need?
2007-06-27 09:27:47 · answer #4 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋