Re: Computers as weapons

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From: scott machaffie
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 1991 18:24

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Jarom Hagen writes:

> Personally, I would feel very good had I been the creator of the Patriot
> Missile System.  Here is a "weapon" that cannot kill people, only offensive
> missiles.

The Patriot system can also be used to shoot down incoming planes, I believe.
Thus, it can kill people.

Scott MacHaffie

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