RE: [CPEO-MEF] DU Munitions

[mousekill@hotmail.com]

One of the reasons recent conflicts have been swiftly resolved and 
resulted in few deaths of United States service members is because of 
the "overkill" capabilities of our forces.  I fail to see how meeting 
enemy armor on a more equal footing is desirable.  It increases the 
chance of an enemy tank's survival, increasing the chance of that enemy 
tank killing our soldiers.

There are no environmental benefits resulting from armed conflicts.  The 
toxic chemicals required to fight a battle are numerous.  Explosives, 
propellants, engine coolants, engine lubricants, and fuels released 
during a battle all pose potential long-term environmental threats.  The 
best way to limit this environmental damage is to maintain our ability 
to swiftly resolve armed conflicts.

Thanks,

Brett Wood