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kristopher

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2. That navy capt isn't representative
Sun Apr 1, 2012, 08:48 AM
Apr 2012

The idea of nuclear war is considered by most upper military with probably more horror than most lay people because they are clear about how devastating the consequences are. Unfortunately part of their horror is rooted in the fact that people like the capt exist in sufficient numbers to ensure that there is a high probability of maximum possible escalation should a nuclear conflict begin.

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