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| − | Weapons of Mass Destruction are weapons designed to kill a large number of people | + | Weapons of Mass Destruction are weapons designed to kill a large number of people. |
One can argue that the earliest weapon of Mass Destruction was the Israelite Samson, who was the instrument of God in killing a large number of the various Canaanite tribes (Judges). | One can argue that the earliest weapon of Mass Destruction was the Israelite Samson, who was the instrument of God in killing a large number of the various Canaanite tribes (Judges). | ||
Overall it is important to remember that Weapons of Mass Destruction can be good in the right hands. Whereas a rogue dictator such as the late [[Saddam Hussein]] was inappropriate to create and stockpile nuclear weapons, a more stable state that does not threaten international order should be able to use Weapons of Mass Destruction peacefully. | Overall it is important to remember that Weapons of Mass Destruction can be good in the right hands. Whereas a rogue dictator such as the late [[Saddam Hussein]] was inappropriate to create and stockpile nuclear weapons, a more stable state that does not threaten international order should be able to use Weapons of Mass Destruction peacefully. | ||
Revision as of 16:22, March 14, 2007
Weapons of Mass Destruction are weapons designed to kill a large number of people.
One can argue that the earliest weapon of Mass Destruction was the Israelite Samson, who was the instrument of God in killing a large number of the various Canaanite tribes (Judges).
Overall it is important to remember that Weapons of Mass Destruction can be good in the right hands. Whereas a rogue dictator such as the late Saddam Hussein was inappropriate to create and stockpile nuclear weapons, a more stable state that does not threaten international order should be able to use Weapons of Mass Destruction peacefully.